Opposition Report: Everton must be wary of Newcastle revenge in swift reunion

Everton travel to face Newcastle United at St James' Park on Monday in the Premier League, following their 3-1 League Cup victory over the Magpies on Thursday. Goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney, and Thierno Barry secured Everton's cup win at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but writer Patric Ridge warns that David Moyes's side must prepare for a motivated Newcastle team aiming to retaliate.

Patric Ridge argues that Everton must exploit Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle's vulnerable defense rather than just sitting back. Defender Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to be available after passing concussion protocols to help counter aerial threats, while Ridge advises Moyes to retain dynamic wingers Tyrique George and Tyler Dibling.