There will be a massive game at the bottom of the Premier League standings for Everton on Thursday, as the Toffees chase a much-needed win against Champions League bound Newcastle United.
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Everton’s long stay in the Premier League could be coming to an end this season. The Toffees sit in the bottom three places in the league standings, and will desperately need a return to winning ways on Thursday to move out of the bottom three spots. Everton comes into this fixture without a win in five, while they have lost two of their previous three matches in the English top-flight.
Playing on a Thursday could be a blessing for Everton, as they are unbeaten in their previous eight matches played on this day of the week. Over that period, they have recorded four victories. But, the Toffees have lost each of their previous three matches played in midweek in the Premier League by an aggregate scoreline of 9-1.
Newcastle’s 20-year wait for a return to the Champions League looks set to come to an end this season, as they boast a six-point advantage over Tottenham in the race for a top four spot. The Magpies returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion over the weekend, as they registered a huge 6-1 home success against Spurs.
Newcastle was 5-0 up after just 21 minutes, with Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy both scoring two goals apiece in a thrilling opening to the game. However, they will need to be stronger defensively in this fixture than they have been recently, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last six Premier League matches away from St James’ Park.
Everton vs Newcastle United Head to Head
Everton has recorded just a single win in their last six Premier League matches against the Toon. Meanwhile, Newcastle has recorded four wins from their last five against the Toffees. However, the Magpies have won just one of their last ten away matches against Everton, with three matches ending in draws over this period.
Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle’s recent away record would give Everton confidence coming into this fixture on Thursday. However, we struggle to see the Toffees out-scoring their Champions League chasing rivals this week, and we will therefore be siding with a success for Eddie Howe’s side.
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