Newcastle United became only the second visiting side to win at Hill Dickinson Stadium as they dismantled Everton 4-1, securing just their second victory in their last 12 competitive away matches.

Everton entered the game riding the emotional high of Monday’s dramatic 1-0 win at Old Trafford, achieved despite playing most of the match with 10 men. But that euphoria evaporated inside the opening minute. Jordan Pickford initially parried Anthony Elanga’s effort, only for Malick Thiaw to rise highest from the resulting corner and head Newcastle in front.

David Moyes’ men were rattled, and they needed a brilliant last-ditch intervention from Michael Keane to prevent Harvey Barnes from doubling the visitors’ advantage in what would have been a certain goal.

Everton’s sloppy start set the tone for a dismal first half, and they soon gifted Newcastle a second. Tino Livramento’s strike ricocheted around the penalty area before falling to Lewis Miley, whose mishit effort went straight at Pickford—yet the goalkeeper’s attempted save merely nudged the ball into the corner.

Things deteriorated further for the hosts on the stroke of half-time. Elanga broke in behind the defence and squared for Nick Woltemade, who calmly lifted his finish over Pickford and into an empty net to make it 3-0.

A chorus of boos greeted the interval whistle, and the scoreline prompted some frustrated home supporters to leave early. Moyes responded by introducing Carlos Alcaraz at the break, and the substitute nearly made an instant impact, unleashing a thunderous strike that crashed off the crossbar.

Barnes’ failure to convert a one-on-one served as a warning that Newcastle still had more to offer. Everton didn’t heed it, and they were punished again when Lewis Hall whipped in a cross that Thiaw met at the far post, powering home his second of the evening.

Everton did manage a late consolation through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after Thierno Barry had a goal disallowed for handball, but the deficit was far too great to overcome.

With the game wrapped up, Eddie Howe had the luxury of rotating his squad in the closing stages, and he will hope this emphatic performance sparks a turnaround in their recent away struggles.

For Everton, however, it was a sobering afternoon—their heaviest defeat at their new stadium, and a harsh comedown after the highs of Monday night.