Everton secured a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park on Monday evening, heaping more pressure on manager Matthias Jaissle after a disappointing Premier League display.
Thierno Barry scored the game's only goal early in the second half, taking advantage of a goalkeeping error to secure Everton's first away win of the campaign and complete a quickfire double over their opponents.
The decisive moment arrived immediately after the interval when Newcastle goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek allowed a routine effort to slip under his body, leaving Barry with a simple finish from close range for his eighth goal of the season.
The defeat marks a miserable few days for Newcastle, who were also beaten 3-1 by the same opponents in the League Cup fourth round just four days prior at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Frustration grew among the home supporters as Newcastle struggled to break down a resilient Everton defence, with Anthony Elanga coming closest when his point-blank effort was cleared off the line.
Everton manager David Moyes set up his side to frustrate the hosts from the outset, with midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dictating the tempo and causing constant problems for the home rearguard.
Newcastle finished the match with 10 men after substitute Jacob Ramsey was shown two yellow cards in quick succession deep into stoppage time for a reckless challenge.
The result leaves Newcastle searching for answers following their third defeat in four matches across all competitions, while Everton climb higher with consecutive victories against the same opposition.
Newcastle return to Premier League action next weekend looking to arrest a alarming slump in form, while Everton aim to build on their newfound momentum under Moyes.
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