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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
Everton host Newcastle United on Thursday evening with both clubs struggling against adversity right now: the Toffees due to a points deduction which leaves them in the relegation zone and the Magpies facing an injury crisis, with goalkeeper Nick Pope the latest long-term absentee.
Victory for the hosts tonight will see them move out of the bottom three, while Eddie Howe’s side will be looking to go back up to fifth if they manage a third straight league victory. They’ve only won once on the road this term though, while Sean Dyche’s men have also only won once at home.
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Everton vs Newcastle United
Gueye switches play to Coleman who passes it inside to Doucoure. He looks to swing a cross into the box, but Guimaraes deflects it behind for a corner. McNeil is there to take and he sends it towards the back post. Dubravka spills it...but it goes behind for another corner.
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McNeil gets the second half under way for Everton!
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The Toffees have created 1.92 xG (expected goals) in the first half, with Calvert-Lewin contributing to 1.27 xG (66%) of that. Everton have had 13 shots, but only two of them have been on target. Howe's side will need to be more of an attacking force in the second half, having managed to create just 0.52 xG in the opening 45 minutes. Due to injuries, Newcastle don't have a host of senior options to call upon, so the Magpies starting XI will need to step it up.
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Everton and Newcastle go into the break at 0-0 despite the home side having plenty of chances to open the scoring. Calvert-Lewin has had a host of opportunities to break the deadlock, but he's failed to hit the back of the net so far. This is the tale of Everton's season at home so far, having a lot more chances than the opposition, but failing to convert. Dyche will undoubtedly be the happier of the two managers, but the Toffees need to be more clinical in the second half. Howe's men need to tighten up at the back.
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Everton have a late chance in the first half from a free-kick as Calvert-Lewin is fouled inside the Newcastle half. McNeil is standing over it and whips it towards the back post. However, his delivery is headed clear of danger.
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There has been a nasty-looking coming together between Schar and Branthwaite in the Everton penalty area, with both players now receiving treatment on the pitch. After a short delay, they are back on their feet and will both be able to continue.
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Everton have a free-kick in a dangerous position after Trippier pulled Calvert-Lewin to the ground. There's plenty of tussling inside the box, and the referee is having a word with some of the players. McNeil takes, but it's headed clear by Schar.
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How has he missed?! From the free-kick, Tarkowski takes it under control inside the box and Branthwaite is there to poke it towards Calvert-Lewin who is unmarked from a few yards out. He swivels and shoots, but somehow misses the target from inside the six-yard box. He has to score, what a chance for Everton!
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Livramento makes a foul on Young just inside the Newcastle half and Everton have a chance to fill the box from a free-kick. Pickford is there to take and he will be able to launch it towards the penalty area.
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