Newcastle – Everton: a tense European showdown at St James’ Park 
European ambitions on the line, a boiling crowd expected and two sides separated by inches in the table. Saturday, Newcastle host Everton in a clash that could define both seasons. The Magpies need to haul themselves back into the top six. Everton want to prove their revival isn’t a flash in the pan.
Newcastle: Champions League highs, Premier League doubts 
Newcastle have been a puzzle lately. In Europe they’ve been unstoppable — a historic spot in the last 16 after steamrolling Qarabag, goals flying in and confidence back. The FA Cup run keeps the momentum going. But the league paints a darker picture: four defeats in five, an unusually poor points run under Eddie Howe and sitting 11th, chasing the European pack.
The tight 2-1 loss at Manchester City proved one thing: they’re still dangerous. Fifteen goals in their last five matches across all competitions show this team can explode on any night. At St James’ Park the job’s simple — stop the slide and avoid a third straight home defeat, something they haven’t suffered since 2021.
Everton: Moyes has them ticking again 
Everton have crept forward quietly but with real grit. Since David Moyes returned they’ve rediscovered an identity: a compact block, quick transitions and a knack for being efficient away from home. After a narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester United they still sit ninth, just ahead of Newcastle.
Their away numbers are impressive. Second-best points total on the road since Moyes came back and one of the stingiest away defenses in the league. They like to travel — they proved that here last season with a 1-0 win. Pull off a result in the North East again and their European case becomes much harder to ignore.
Probable lineups
Newcastle : Pope ; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall ; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton ; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
Everton : Pickford ; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Branthwaite ; Garner, Gueye ; Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye ; Barry
Football Prediction Newcastle vs Everton
Newcastle to win
Two sides at a similar level, two very different runs and a scrap that looks like it will be tight. Newcastle will have the crowd, Everton will bring their road discipline. Expect a fierce, scrappy battle — but at home Newcastle hold the advantage.
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