Newcastle undone 3-2 by Everton, Howe questions ‘huge step backwards’
On-loan keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos wants to stay at Sevilla after 21 consecutive La Liga starts, but says Newcastle hold his contract until 2028 and will decide his future.
Newcastle draw level twice but Branthwaite, Beto and Barry score, with Pickford denying a late effort as Everton win 3-2 at St James' Park.
Newcastle monitor Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta as a striker option amid doubts over Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, with Palace open to a sale after a failed Milan move.
Shearer and Williams hail Pickford’s “remarkable” injury-time save as Everton edge Newcastle 3-2 in a dramatic finish at St James’ Park.
Arsenal interest faces a hurdle as Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle deal runs to 2030 after an extension in October 2024, meaning any move would require a major fee despite his strong Champions League returns.
Eddie Howe laments a ‘huge step backwards’ after Newcastle lose 3-2 to Everton, conceding again shortly after equalisers. He acknowledges poor Premier League form and the challenges of a congested European schedule.
Howe calls Newcastle’s 3-2 loss “inexplicably really” after errors gift Branthwaite, Beto and Barry goals. Ramsey and Jacob Murphy equalise, and Pickford’s late save from Sandro Tonali preserves Everton’s win.
