IT'S 109 days and 13 games since Everton last won in the Premier League and Sean Dyche's side now face a defining week.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescued a hard-earned draw at the death, smashing home an 88th-minute penalty to silence St James' Park.
The last-gasp goal was celebrated with relish by the away fans who know it could be a key moment to build on ahead of a home clash with Burnley and possible further points deduction imminent.
It was a smash-and-grab raid with Newcastle comfortable and heading for victory after Alexander Isak's early strike, and a series of missed chances. But Paul Dummett hauled down Ashley Young, grabbing him by the neck in the box, and the game yielded a point for the visitors.
It was a bitter blow for Eddie Howe's side, who were minutes away from securing seventh place with back-to-back wins.
The Geordies are chaotic, inconsistent and injury-ravaged at the moment.
Isak grabbed his 19th of the campaign to embarrass Everton's defence with his dribbling skills.
This story is from the April 03, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
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