Everton 1-4 Newcastle: What Moyes saidpublished at 20:35 GMT 29 November
20:35 GMT 29 November
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Newcastle probably the most physical team in the league - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We were beaten by a far better team. We go again, you move on but Newcastle were much better than us. You can see the experience they are gaining from playing in European games. They were just much more powerful than us all night."
On bouncing back against Bournemouth on Tuesday: "This has been a difficult run of fixtures for us, we were away at Man United, Newcastle at home, Bournemouth away, so the job was to made sure we picked up points. We have done that in one of the games but not tonight. The plan is to do that on Tuesday night."
Did you know?
Everton conceded 4+ goals in a Premier League home game for the first time since April 2023 (1-4 vs Newcastle), and for the first time under David Moyes at home since November 2010 (1-4 vs West Bromwich Albion).
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has scored in consecutive Premier League games for the first time, with 2025-26 now his best goalscoring return in the top-flight (3).
Everton analysis: Back down to earth for Toffeespublished at 20:13 GMT 29 November
20:13 GMT 29 November
Ciaran Kelly Football reporter
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Ten-man Everton showed plenty of fight to win at Old Trafford on Monday.
Perhaps a little too much after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.
But Everton never truly recovered from going behind so early on in this game.
Just when Everton appeared to rally, and started to dominate possession and force Newcastle back, the hosts gift-wrapped a second even before Pickford's error after both Michael Keane and Tim Iroegbunam failed to clear.
Anthony Elanga then went on to shake off Iroegbunam far too easily in the build-up to Woltemade's third.
It was rather telling that David Moyes hauled off Iroegbunam at half-time but, in truth, he could have substituted a host of his under-performing players.
But this was a rare off day at the Hill Dickinson.
Everton have enjoyed life at their sparkling new home since leaving Goodison Park, losing just two games.
But when Moyes' side have lost, they have ended up well-beaten - as was also the case in their only other defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, a 3-0 reverse against Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Everton bounced back from that defeat by picking up seven points from their next three games.
Everton v Newcastle: Team newspublished at 16:28 GMT 29 November
16:28 GMT 29 November
Tim Iroegbunam and Jake O'Brien come into the starting line-up as Everton make two enforced changes for the visit of Newcastle United to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Iroegbunam replaces suspended midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who was sent off after slapping team-mate Michael Keane in Monday night's win against Manchester United.
O'Brien has also been recalled after countryman Seamus Coleman suffered a hamstring injury at Old Trafford last time out.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has handed Aaron Ramsdale his first league start as goalkeeper Nick Pope misses out through injury.
Pope has come under fire following recent errors on the road against Marseille, Brentford and West Ham, but Newcastle say the keeper misses out with an unspecified issue.
Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga and Nick Woltemade all return the starting line-up as Howe makes six changes following the midweek defeat in Marseille in the Champions League.
You can also listen to today's 5 Live Premier League commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Sunderland v Bournemouth" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Everton v Newcastle", for instance.
Sutton's predictions: Everton v Newcastlepublished at 12:00 GMT 29 November
12:00 GMT 29 November
I really like what David Moyes is doing at Everton. They were very good in their win at Old Trafford on Monday - firstly with 11 men and then especially with 10.
I quite enjoyed the spat between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane. There was many a team-mate of mine who wanted to thump me, I can tell you. Looking back, I would have absolutely deserved it too.
With Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye, Everton have got a bit about them going forward and they are great to watch, but they are just missing a goalscorer.
Their centre-forward against Manchester United, Thierno Barry, actually did all right. He didn't look like he was going to score but, in that scenario, with 10 men, he worked so hard and was getting on the end of a lot of balls up to him.
Whether it is Barry or Beto who starts against Newcastle, they are both due a goal - Beto has not found the net since August, while Barry has not scored at all this season.
Apart from Everton's centre-forward not scoring, one of the few other things that has been consistent since the season started is Newcastle's away form, in that it is really poor.
Still, when it comes to predictions, then with the quality they have got in their team, I am always left thinking 'will it change this week?'
They will have their moments against Everton, but I am not looking at this game and thinking they will go there and win. Instead, I am going to sit on the fence.
Everton v Newcastle United: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:16 GMT 28 November
19:16 GMT 28 November
Tom McCoy BBC Sport journalist
Everton go in search of a third straight win when they host a Newcastle side awaiting their first Premier League away victory of the season. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Saturday's game (17:30 GMT).
Cards adding up for Everton
The Toffees made it back-to-back wins by beating Manchester United, though Monday's victory was anything but routine, with Idrissa Gueye becoming just the fourth Premier League player to be dismissed for an offence against one of his own team-mates.
It didn't prove costly on the night, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's strike inflicting United's first Premier League home defeat against 10 men.
Gueye, who now begins a three-match ban, has publicly apologised for his clash with Michael Keane and, according to manager David Moyes, also said sorry in the dressing room at Old Trafford.
Moyes was satisfied the midfielder acknowledged his mistake but also said "I quite like when my players have a fight", adding "I want them to be tough".
That certainly appears to be the case this season. The Merseysiders have been shown 27 cards so far in the Premier League, the division's fourth highest total.
Magpies' away struggles continue
Newcastle were impressive in last weekend's victory against Manchester City but Eddie Howe's side were brought back to earth by Marseille in midweek, with the French side scoring twice in the space of four minutes in a 2-1 win.
Surrendering leads away from home has become a recurring issue for the Magpies. They have gone in front in each of their past three games on the road but lost them all, also failing to capitalise on promising starts at West Ham and Brentford.
Howe insists Tuesday's defeat in France was "totally different" to those games, praising his side for how they dealt with the hostile atmosphere. However, the Englishman also admitted "there are certain areas to improve".
One of those areas could perhaps be in goal, with Nick Pope caught out for Marseille's equaliser on Tuesday. Pope needs to maintain high standards, with Aaron Ramsdale now providing high-class competition following his loan move from Southampton.
Moyes on appealing against Gueye's red card, Grealish's goals and Newcastlepublished at 15:21 GMT 28 November
15:21 GMT 28 November
Nat Hayward BBC Sport journalist
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Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at Hill Dickinson Stadium (17:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Moyes confirmed Everton appealed against Idrissa Gueye's red card for slapping team-mate Michael Keane in Monday's win over Manchester United "immediately", but the appeal was rejected and the club was not given "any reason why it was turned down".
On the red card incident: "It was over immediately. It was done, that was it. We moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room. We want passion. We don't always want it in the style it showed up on Monday night, but we certainly want that passion and commitment from all the players."
How will he adapt with Gueye's suspension?: "Yes, we are [light in midfield]. Merlin [Rohl] having an operation has made us light, so we are quite short but we have other people who can play in there – Charly Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil if we need to as well."
Moyes added that Rohl is unlikely to return before January and that, coupled with Gueye's suspension and forthcoming Afcon participation, leaves the Toffees "pretty short in that area".
On captain Seamus Coleman's fitness: "Seamus has got a small injury. We don't think it's too bad but he just felt his hamstring early in the game, which was really disappointing from his point of view and ours."
On Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson: "Jarrad is still on the way back and Patto as well."
Moyes said he is happy with Jack Grealish's performances, but he wants him to score more goals: "I do [think he can reach another level]. I would be lying if I said I am completely happy. I want him to score more goals actually. He's probably played more games this year than he did in all of last year or even the last couple of years. He's done well. Physically he's coming on, but we want to keep on top of him and keep him in the best condition."
On the Magpies: "Newcastle are a very good team and have been for three years. They are doing remarkably well. It's a tough game. You see how well they did against Manchester City last weekend so it won't be easy."
Asked whether he would consider recalling Harrison Armstrong from his loan spell with Preston North End, Moyes said: "I'm really happy with how Harrison is doing. He's coming on great. I think Preston would be hugely disappointed if we took him back, but he's also got an injury at the moment as well. We'll consider it in January but, at the moment, I think him getting the games with the age he's at and his performances - Preston will hopefully have a really good chance of making the play-offs."
'Fans could write whole book' on unusual Everton momentspublished at 16:23 GMT 26 November
16:23 GMT 26 November
Giulia Bould BBC Radio Merseyside reporter
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There is a phrase among the Toffees supporters - "Everton, that" - and the trip to Old Trafford was a perfect example.
The odds were stacked against David Moyes before kick-off with his record of zero wins from 17 attempts as an opposition manager against Manchester United, plus the fact the Blues had not won this fixture for 12 years. Then, his trusted captain Seamus Coleman was injured after just ten minutes.
The Scotsman must have wondered what else could go wrong, but no-one was prepared for Idrissa Gana Gueye seeing red three minutes later for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.
To the media, Moyes stated he "couldn't understand" why the 36-year-old was sent off, but admitted he was "disappointed" in his midfielder. Gueye's moment of madness means there is even the possibility he will not feature for Everton again until 2026 as he will be heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal next month.
It also leaves the manager very light in midfield for the visit of Newcastle on Saturday with Merlin Rohl recovering from a hernia operation.
Regardless, as much as the hard-fought 1-0 win made it a historic night, the game will be remembered as one of the more bonkers evenings in Everton's history.
Fans could write a whole book on the unusual moments they have witnessed in recent times: a black cat halting their game at Goodison against Wolves in 2019, Djibril Sidibe forgetting one sock as he was subbed on by Carlo Ancelotti and a protestor cable-tying himself to Asmir Begovic's post.
Now the time Gueye slapped Keane but they finally beat Manchester United will be added to that extraordinary list.
Everton red equals Premier League recordpublished at 08:02 GMT 26 November
08:02 GMT 26 November
Tom McCoy BBC Sport Journalist
Perhaps it should be no surprise that Everton won away at Manchester United, despite being without Idrissa Gueye for most of the game. After all, no top-flight side has more experience of playing with a man down than the Toffees.
Gueye's sending off after 13 minutes was the 110th time an Everton player has been dismissed in the Premier League, the joint-highest figure in the competition along with Arsenal.
Eight of the Toffees' red cards have been shown to legendary hardman and cult hero Duncan Ferguson, another shared record, this time with Patrick Vieira and Richard Dunne.
While Gueye, 36, is old enough to know better than to scrap with team-mates, his disciplinary record is good for a defensive midfielder. This was only his second red card in English football, and his first since 2017.
Everton and Arsenal's tally equates to roughly one sending off every 12 matches and three per season, a significant disadvantage in a sport where fine margins matter.
'This feels like a breakthrough moment'published at 16:37 GMT 25 November
16:37 GMT 25 November
Briony Bragg Fan writer
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Prior to Monday's fixture, David Moyes had played 17 games at Old Trafford as a visiting manager and won zero.
Everton had not won at Old Trafford for 12 years, with just two wins in 33 games. No player has been sent off for fighting against their own team-mate since Ricardo Fuller for Stoke in 2008.
By the 10th minute, Everton's captain had hobbled off the pitch straight into the dressing room after his first start of the season. At the 13th minute, Everton's player of last season and most experienced midfielder was sent off for hitting one of his own team-mates.
And just when I think Everton can't surprise me anymore, here we are with a glorious 1-0 win.
Prior to the red card, Everton started the game incredibly well. The front four were high up the pitch looking to press. In that short time, they were dominating the game. And in that moment of madness, it could so easily have fallen apart.
This feels like a breakthrough moment in a season defined by transition.
And what a wonderful strike it was by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
As the first team in Premier League history to win at Old Trafford with 10 men, this is arguably one of Everton's best ever Premier League wins. To every man, the team were outstanding.
After declaring "I quite like seeing my players fighting", Moyes would be forgiven for getting the boxing gloves out at Finch Farm this week in the lead up to Saturday night against Newcastle. With both sides coming off the back of two big wins, it's going to be a massive night under the lights at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and likely the best atmosphere yet.
'Put some respect on Moyes' - fans on Old Trafford winpublished at 12:51 GMT 25 November
12:51 GMT 25 November
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We asked for your views on Everton's 1-0 win at Manchester United.
Here are some of your comments:
Neil: Totally deserved win by Everton. Until the bizarre sending off, they were clearly the better team. Considering they were a man down they never looked like losing!
John: Put some respect on Moyes. He got everything right while arguably Amorim got some things wrong. Club is transformed since Moyes was reappointed. Well done.
Ethan: Moyes talking about the red card shows great man management. No wonder his players fight so hard for him. Compare that to Amorim saying he didn't even speak to his players after the game. Night and day.
Graham: Brilliant defence. Back four for Everton supreme. Barry worked his socks off, as did all of the team.
Andy: We totally deserved the points, with 10 men for nearly the whole game and we never ever looked in trouble.
James: Yet another game showing why Pickford is world class.
Media, pundits and ex-assistant referee Cann on 'unusual' Gueye-Keane clashpublished at 09:28 GMT 25 November
09:28 GMT 25 November
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Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart said "something must have been brewing" between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane before the red card incident early in Everton's win at Manchester United on Monday.
Defender Keane twice pushed Gueye away before the midfielder slapped him on the cheek in the 13th minute at Old Trafford.
Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford separated the pair before referee Tony Harrington showed Gueye a straight red card for violent conduct.
"The referee wasn't even close enough to hear what Gueye was saying but he was in Keane's face, who is considerably bigger than him and shoved him off with one arm," said Hart on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
"When he came over to continue the argument, the referee just casually walked over and sent him off. Pickford did very well in the situation.
"If that's all that happened though, it isn't a red card. Something must have been brewing between the two of them."
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Former assistant referee Darren Cann, who officiated in more than 1,000 professional matches, described the clash between Gueye and Keane as "unusual".
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, he added: "Tony Harrington was looking directly at the confrontation. He had an unobstructed view and clearly saw Gueye slap Keane around the face, so in the laws of football that would constitute violent conduct and a red card is the correct decision.
"It doesn't matter if it is on an opponent, team-mate or spectator as it is still an act of violent conduct.
"For Keane's push to be violent conduct, it would need to be on the face as opposed to on the chest.
"Of course, you can still be sent off if you punch somebody in the chest, but I would suggest that Keane's push away was more him telling Gueye to get off him."
Analysis: A night to remember for the Toffeespublished at 23:53 GMT 24 November
23:53 GMT 24 November
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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In a stadium where David Moyes endured so much misery as Manchester United boss and where he has never had any success in the Premier League with anyone else, never could the Scot have believed his first victory would come attached to such drama.
As someone who prides himself on behaving properly, how he deals with the Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane spat will be fascinating. What must the midfielder have been thinking to himself, knowing his team-mates showed such character after playing for so long without him?
The applause they and Moyes took from the away fans, who backed their team throughout, was fully deserved.
For his part, despite the overt fury at Gueye's behaviour, Keane did not let the issue affect him and, alongside James Tarkowski, he was outstanding as Everton held firm.
The collective work ethic in the Everton ranks was epitomised by former Manchester United midfielder James Garner, who was drenched in sweat by the end of the match because he had done so much work.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's goal was worthy of winning the game, even if questions can be asked of United goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
But Everton's joyous fans did not care about that as they 'sang the blues' long after the players had left the scene of battle.