By Matt Jones
November 28 2005

It was a game in which Newcastle struggled to pose any real threat & when given opportunities to make an impact, failed. Scott Parker managed to slice an effort wide from 12 yards after arriving unmarked & Shola Ameobi shot straight at Nigel Martyn when he had a chance to score after 20 mins.

Everton manager David Moyes:

"This was a complete contrast to how we played last week. You saw a lot of determined players out there.

"We should have conceded a penalty when James McFadden handled Shola Amoebi's shot - no doubt. But I've been there myself because we had one given against us that was a yard outside the area at West Brom.

"Our fans saw a proper Everton side out there, not the one that turned up at West Brom. We've won three of our last four league games now, so we are on a decent run.

"I always thought I had a squad that was up for a fight, although last week's defeat made me think twice, but they showed they are good lads who will battle for each other."

Newcastle assistant manager Alan Murray:

"We should have had a penalty and we seem to be missing out on a few decisions, but we are disappointed with our overall performance.

"We expect and demand better than that. We took our eye off the ball. We were below-par and have missed a good opportunity to get back into the top half of the table.

"Michael Owen didn't play because he is still feeling his groin injury when he kicks the ball. We just want to be very cautious and make sure he is 100% fit before he plays again."

FANS REACTION

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Everton: Martyn, Hibbert, Yobo, Weir, Neville, Arteta (Osman 79), Davies, Cahill, Van der Meyde (Kilbane 76), Beattie (Bent 85), McFadden.
Subs Not Used: Wright, Kroldrup.

Booked: Beattie.

Goals: Yobo 46.

Newcastle: Given, Ramage, Bramble, Boumsong, Babayaro (Luque 51), Solano (Bowyer 60), Parker, Emre, N'Zogbia, Shearer, Ameobi.
Subs Not Used: Harper, Faye, Clark.

Booked: Babayaro, N'Zogbia, Bramble, Parker, Ramage.

Att: 36,207