Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a late goal to help Everton secure a draw against Newcastle United, ending his scoring drought.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin came to the rescue for Everton in their Premier League relegation battle, earning a valuable point with a late penalty in a dramatic draw against Newcastle.
Despite the result, it’s a bittersweet feeling for Everton as they have now gone 13 games without a win in the Premier League, their worst run since 1957.
However, considering the potential threat of a second points deduction looming over them, this point feels like a significant gain for Everton. Calvert-Lewin’s goal cancelled out Alexander Isak’s opener, leaving Everton four points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, their rivals Nottingham Forest boosted their own survival hopes with a victory over Fulham.
For Newcastle, this draw is a missed opportunity in their pursuit of European football next season. Although they had chances to secure the win, they couldn’t find the crucial second goal after Isak scored for the fifth consecutive time at St James’ Park.
The turning point in the match came with a triple substitution by Everton just after the hour-mark. The changes made by manager Sean Dyche changed the momentum of the game, with Everton hitting the post before Calvert-Lewin’s late penalty. While Newcastle had their own opportunities to extend their lead, Dyche will be encouraged by his team’s ability to turn the match around.
The player of the match was Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who made crucial saves in both halves to deny Newcastle. Pickford’s performance was praised by former player Joleon Lescott, who highlighted his character in securing a point at a challenging venue like St James’ Park.
Here are the player ratings for both teams:
Newcastle:
– Dubravka 6
– Krafth 7
– Schar 6
– Burn 7
– Hall 7
– Guimaraes 7
– Longstaff 7
– Anderson 7
– Murphy 7
– Barnes 8
– Isak 8
Subs:
– Willock 6
– Dummett 6
Everton:
– Pickford 8
– Godfrey 6
– Tarkowski 6
– Branthwaite 5
– Mykolenko 6
– Gueye 5
– Onana 6
– McNeil 5
– Young 6
– Doucoure 5
– Beto 4
Subs:
– Gomes 6
– Calvert-Lewin 7
– Garner 6
– Chermiti 6
– Coleman n/a.