Source: Telegraph
Everton 0 Newcastle United 1: match report
Hatem Ben Arfa's goal ensured that Everton's miserable start to the campaign continued as Newcastle United won on Merseyside for the first time in 16 games since 2001. [LNB]Recovering from the shock of last week's 2-0 defeat to Blackpool, the newly-promoted side were well worth their victory, with debutant Cheik Tiote excelling in midfield and Ben Arfur growing in confidence after scoring the only goal just before half time. [LNB] Related ArticlesEverton v Newcastle United: liveMoyes won't follow Wenger's leadMoyes: referees should say sorryPremier League tableTelegraph player raterEverton v Newcastle United: match previewWhen Everton were tipped to be the surprise package of the campaign, presumably pundits meant a potential Champions League place but after their worst start since 1994, they struggled to keep hold of the ball from the start against a powerful Newcastle side. [LNB]Despite John Heitinga trying to out-Joey Barton Joey Barton, the visitors controlled the central midfield and should have taken the lead when Jose Enrique's cross found Wayne Routledge only for the winger to head over. [LNB]After Phil Jagielka glanced wide at the other end, Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard was forced into a fine save from Barton's free kick and also tipped over the bar after Kevin Nolan's cross looped up off Heitinga. [LNB]Even losing Steve Harper, after the veteran goalkeeper was chopped down by Jermaine Beckford, did not disrupt Newcastle, with Dutchman Tim Krul, 22, making a low save from Leon Osman shortly after coming on for his first Premier League appearance. [LNB]It got even better when Routledge fed Frenchman Ben Arfa, who found the top corner from 25 yards. [LNB]David Moyes introduced Yakubu and Seamus Coleman at the break and Everton soon found the ball sticking in higher areas of the pitch although they were still reduced to howling for penalties. [LNB]Even when Krul seemed to punch Andy Carroll rather than the ball, Newcastle still somehow hacked the ball clear and with the visitors remaining calm in possession, they might have had a penalty themselves when Coleman lunged at Nolan. [LNB]When Everton's chances finally came, they were spurned, with Yakubu hitting the post from close range and Marouane Fellaini having his effort deflected wide. [LNB]As well as ending their miserable in these parts, there was another record for James Perch, whose first five games in the Premier League have brought five bookings, which beats Edgar Davids previous record. [LNB]
