Everton shrugged off another profligate first half in front of goal and Newcastle’s raised intensity in the second period to eventually run out handsome 3-0 winners in front of a jubilant crowd under the Goodison lights.
Not since that thrilling evening against Crystal Palace 19 months ago has the Old Lady rocked and roared to a winning performance under the lights like did tonight. It may have taken a couple of mistakes from an unlikely source to open the door but, make no mistake, Everton were full value for this victory.
Following his detailed critique of certain aspects of the Premier League s independent commission findings that resulted in the draconian 10-point deduction levied on Everton for a single breach of P&S Rules, Andy Burnham has composed a second letter detailing aspects of Alison Brittain s reply that are highly problematic .
Everton intended to hold discussions with Sean Dyche over an extension to his current contract but the hefty points penalty handed down by the Premier League and the pending appeal by the club have held that process up according to the Daily Mail.
Everton return to action for the first time since the Premier League deducted 10 points as Manchester United come to a Goodison Park that is expected to be a bearpit of defiance in front of the Sky cameras.