Newcastle United returns with a single point after a frustrating draw against Everton

Coming on the back of a brilliant Premier League outing against Manchester City much was expected for the Magpies club against Everton. Moreover, being significantly higher in the PL table, that too having a remarkable past record against Everton, Eddie Howe's side was considered strong as compared to the hosts; however, the Toffees did manage to restrict them to a goalless draw.

Newcastle United returns with a single point after a frustrating draw against Everton

While, like the last fixture against Manchester City, the clash at Goodison Park proved to be a good one for some key Magpies' stars; however, the club would be worried about not returning with the complete 3 points. Once again, in the fixture, the club's midfield looked good, but a poor show from the attack force deprived them of a win.

From the very beginning, the fixture was as enthralling as it was expected from both sides. In fact, in the 10th minute, Howe's Newcastle had come rather close to scoring the go-ahead goal, but a magnificent goal-line clearance from Ndiaye denied them. Not much later, the action turned to the other end, as Everton star Doucoure put the ball past Nick Pope but only to be chalked off as offside later.

Then came arguably Newcastle's best chance of the fixture, as star Sandro Tonali was dragged by Tarowski inside the box, with the VAR signaling a penalty. Much similar to the outing against Pep's Manchester City, Anthony Gordon had a crucial chance to get his side in control of the game from the spot. However, the 23-year-old executed what was least expected from him, with Pickford going in the same direction as him to make the best save of the game.

After a frustrating first half against Everton, Eddie Howe did change his tactics, bringing some kry names in the lineup to reenergize the whole unit. But that didn't change much the result of the game, as it ended in a goalless draw in the end, with the fixture turning out to be one of the most difficult of Anthony Gordon's career.

With this draw at Goodison Park, Newcastle United moves to 12 points from the seven matchdays, while they were on 10 off 4 games only. Overall, Anthony Gordon's miserable stint against his former side continued, as he still hasn't contributed a goal against Everton. Going forward, the club would hope to return even stronger as they face Brighton after the international break.