Everton vs Newcastle Predictions

• Newcastle have conceded in five of their six Premier League away games this season.
• Everton have only kept one clean sheet in seven top-flight home assignments.
• Anthony Gordon has scored in three of his last four Premier League appearances.

Toffees rally after points deduction

Everton picked up their first win since being handed a ten-point deduction at Nottingham Forest at the weekend and they could boost their points tally further against an injury-hit Newcastle outfit on Thursday.

Despite the points deduction, the Toffees are just two points adrift of safety after picking up ten point from their last five Premier League assignments and they look a much better side than the one that was almost relegated last term.

Injury-hit Magpies struggle on the road

Newcastle picked up a sixth-successive home Premier League win in their crucial Saturday-night tie with Manchester United but the injury-stricken side have struggled on the road at times this term.

Their only away win so far was their 8-0 demolition of basement-boys Sheffield United and Eddie Howe’s selection issues were dealt a fresh blow on Saturday as Nick Pope picked up a shoulder problem, meaning they could be without as many as 12 first-team players on Thursday.

Gordon to punish former employers

The Magpies’ usually rock-solid defence has been an issue away from home. They have conceded in five of their six top-flight away games and will be without Pope, Sven Botman, Matt Targett and Dan Burn on Thursday, giving the resurgent Toffees a boost to their scoring chances.

Sean Dyche’s side have scored in four of their last five outings but have only kept one clean sheet in seven matches at Goodison Park, so backing both teams to get on the scoresheet appeals.

I expect the spoils to be shared, too. Newcastle have drawn two of their last three on the road and Everton played out a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton last month, so a repeat of that scoreline could be on the cards.

Anthony Gordon was the man of the moment against Manchester United and the youngster could strike again against his former club. He has scored in three of his last four league outings and now has six goals in 12 top-flight starts.

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