Thierno Barry Strikes Again as Everton Edge Newcastle 1-0 at St James' Park

Everton secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday, with striker Thierno Barry scoring the decisive goal for the second time in five days against the same opponent. The win lifts Everton into seventh place in the Premier League table, keeping their hopes of European qualification alive. Barry, who also found the net in the reverse fixture earlier in the week, proved the difference in a tightly contested match. Newcastle, despite home advantage, struggled to break down a disciplined Everton defense and missed key chances to equalize. The result is a significant boost for Everton manager David Moyes, whose side have now taken maximum points from their last two league games. For Newcastle, the defeat is a setback in their push for a top-half finish, leaving them 10th. Everton's rise up the standings highlights their recent improvement, and with momentum building, they will look to continue their climb when they face relegation-threatened Leicester City next weekend.