Everton outfought Newcastle on their own turf once again – here’s how David Moyes did it

Everton secured a 1-0 Premier League victory away at Newcastle United thanks to a second-half goal from Thierno Barry. The win marked back-to-back victories over Newcastle following a 3-1 Carabao Cup triumph three days earlier. Manager David Moyes saw his side effectively neutralize Newcastle's high press, limiting the hosts to just one shot on target, which came late from Yoane Wissa.

Morgan King writes that Everton dismantled Newcastle's press through direct play, disciplined defensive duels, and an effective right-sided partnership between Jake O'Brien and Merlin Rohl. Defender Jarrad Branthwaite dominated aerially by winning 11 of 14 duels, while Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle acknowledged his side lacked courage and failed to execute tactical plans.