Alex Iwobi’s 99th-minute goal saw the 10-man Everton beat Newcastle 1-0 at Goodison Park after a long delay when a fan tied himself to a post.
In a tight game without quality, neither team managed to create many clear chances for most of the game.
The hosts suffered a blow after a VAR check saw Allan’s yellow card updated to a direct red following a late-game carelessness against Magpies substitute Allan Saint-Maximin.
However, the Toffees still picked up a narrow win as a back heel from substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin helped Iwobi head in a low kick and end the Merseysiders’ four-game losing streak in the league.
Blues manager Frank Lampard’s joy was evident at full time, revealing he picked up the injury as he celebrated Iwobi’s goal.
He said: “I broke my hand during the celebrations. My bones must be soft, I can’t remember when.
“It was an amazing night and we need those nights. Spirit and unity, the players stood up tonight.
“It wasn’t a quality or calm night. It means a lot to the stadium that we all felt it. I wanted to use the atmosphere. Everton fans wanted to see the passion. We proved what we could be this evening.
“I don’t think it’s a red card. Is it a yellow, yes, is it a strong yellow? Maybe. But it’s not an obvious mistake. It was the wrong decision and we have lost Allan by three games.”
Meanwhile, Toon’s trainer Eddie Howe expressed his displeasure with the result and the performance.
He said: “It’s very disappointing. I don’t know why this second half lacked quality.
“It was our game to win and we didn’t take advantage of that opportunity.”
Did you know?
Iwobi’s goal was the second most recent Premier League goal on record since 2006-07, clocked at 98 minutes and 19 seconds, behind Bruno Fernandes’ only winner for Manchester United in a 3-2 win at Brighton in September 2020. .
Everton have received 101 Premier League red cards, the most of any team (equal to Arsenal), while receiving a red card in consecutive league games for the first time since October 2020 against Liverpool and Southampton.
Four of the last five league goals scored in Everton’s games with Newcastle at Goodison Park have come in the 90th minute – two by Florian Lejeune in January 2020 and one by Callum Wilson in January 2021, as did Iwobi’s tonight.
The Merseysiders have managed just one first-half shot in two of the last three League games under Frank Lampard (one against Spurs, one tonight), having had at most one shot in the first half in just two of the previous 71 games. matches before.
Of all Premier League games, only the Merseyside derby (22) have seen more red cards than Everton v Newcastle (17), with Allan being the first Toffees player sent off in that fixture since Tim Cahill in May 2012.
