Newcastle United slumped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at St James' Park as a second-half strike from Thierno Barry settled the contest. A significant goalkeeping error from Lukas Hornicek proved the difference in a match where the Magpies struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chances.
Newcastle United’s season hit a new low as a catastrophic goalkeeping blunder handed Everton a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park on Monday night. The result marks a devastating double for the Magpies, who have now suffered two defeats against the Toffees in less than a week.
Former Premier League defender Sebastien Bassong has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in fines and costs after being caught dodging a fare on the London Underground. The former Cameroon international was apprehended at St Paul’s station following a journey from north London using a pass that did not belong to him.
Jack Grealish has been omitted from the Everton matchday squad for the second consecutive fixture as manager David Moyes continues to take a hardline stance on disciplinary standards at Goodison Park. The England international was noticeably absent from the group that travelled to face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday evening.
AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun has been offered to several Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United ahead of the upcoming winter market. The 25-year-old United States international is eager to secure a move away from the Principality after seeing a proposed switch to Everton fall through late in the summer.