Everton send Newcastle United new four-word taunt ahead of re-match and £24m transfer truth

Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-1 in a Carabao Cup tie on Thursday, later taunting their opponents on TikTok with the four-word caption "Always play to the whistle." The social media post featured footage of Joelinton and Harvey Barnes protesting against James Tarkowski continuing play after the ball strayed out. Dan Burn scored a late consolation header for Newcastle during the heated fixture.

The match also highlighted Newcastle's missed opportunity to sign midfielder Hayden Hackney, who previously joined Everton for £24m from Middlesbrough. Newcastle heavily scouted Hackney, but managerial uncertainty surrounding Eddie Howe allowed David Moyes to secure the transfer. Burn also expressed his desire to increase his personal goal tally ahead of the upcoming rematch.