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Newcastle and Everton seek consistency in Premier League meeting
Everton’s Thierno Barry has improved since becoming the club’s only senior striker, while Newcastle hope to build on a recent win at Crystal Palace. Their meeting matters as both sides seek consistency after uneven starts to the season.
Barry has scored seven goals in 11 appearances after managing eight in his previous campaign, and he also scored against Newcastle in last Thursday’s League Cup tie. Newcastle have created 14 big chances, fewer than all but two clubs, and striker Will Osula is unlikely to play because of injury. The preview expects a competitive match between 12th-placed Newcastle and 14th-placed Everton, rather than a high-scoring spectacle.
In short
- Barry has found form as Everton’s first-choice striker.
- Newcastle are short of chances and may be without Osula.
- The 12th-versus-14th meeting is expected to be tight.
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The case for
Everton can argue that Barry’s recent scoring form gives them a clearer attacking focal point, and his goal against Newcastle in the League Cup suggests he can trouble this opponent. A competitive match could suit a side looking to turn individual improvement into greater consistency.
The case against
Newcastle can point to their recent win at Crystal Palace as evidence they are capable of building momentum, and Everton’s uneven start leaves room to challenge them. With Newcastle having created relatively few big chances and Osula likely unavailable, however, they may struggle to convert that momentum into a convincing attacking performance.
Explained simply
Newcastle United and Everton are long-established English clubs who play in the Premier League, the country’s top football division. Each season, clubs play one another home and away, and their results determine the league table.
Everton’s forward Thierno Barry has taken on a bigger role as the club’s only senior striker, while Newcastle have had difficulty creating clear scoring chances. Both teams have had mixed results so far, so a steady run of performances could help them move up the table.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Newcastle United v Everton: Premier League – live”.