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Callum Wilson’s second-half goals gave Newcastle a vital first win in nine Premier League games to ease the pressure on Steve Bruce as they beat a flat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park.
Wilson, who had missed Newcastle’s two best chances either side of half-time, got his 50th Premier League goal with a fabulous, inch-perfect header from Jonjo Shelvey’s corner (73), a deserved opener for Bruce’s side.
Wilson got his and Newcastle’s second in stoppage time, finishing low past Jordan Pickford when one-on-one as Everton were caught high up the pitch looking for a leveller (90+3).
There have been strong calls for Bruce’s sacking among Newcastle fans of late, but this was a rare positive performance and lifts Newcastle nine points clear of the drop zone, albeit having played two more games than 18th-place Fulham.
Everton lacked creativity and missed the chance to move fifth; they sit seventh, four points off the top four but with a game in hand.
Full report to follow
What’s next?
Everton now go to Leeds on Wednesday in the Premier League at 7.30pm, before going to Manchester United on Saturday at 8pm, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Newcastle host Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening at 8.15pm, before hosting Southampton on Saturday at 3pm.
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