Everton beat Newcastle to pile pressure on Jaissle

Newcastle United suffered a heavy 1-0 defeat at the hands of Everton, intensifying the pressure on manager Matthias Jaissle. Thierno Barry scored the only goal of the game in the second half, propelling Everton into seventh place in the Premier League, while Newcastle tumbled to 13th. The loss left Newcastle manager Jaissle frustrated, as his side had lost four of their past five matches across all competitions, with only two victories in their last seven.

Newcastle players received boos from the crowd during halftime and after the final whistle, as the German coach faces mounting criticism in his maiden season in charge. Jaissle's tenure was marred by poor results, with Newcastle suffering 22 defeats out of their last 33 Premier League matches on a Monday. The team's lackluster performance on the night saw them lose 22 of their last 33 Premier League matches on a Monday, leading to a disappointing night for supporters who left early.

Barry's eighth goal of the season, including four in his last six matches, secured a 3-1 victory for Everton in the League Cup fourth round on Thursday, providing them with a win against Newcastle within a five-day span. This victory marked Everton's first away league win since February 28, when they earned a three-point result at Newcastle.

Jack Grealish, the Manchester City winger, was absent for both games due to disciplinary issues, as he reportedly skipped training before the League Cup match. Despite the absence, Everton managed to secure the win without the injured player, while Newcastle struggled to create offensive opportunities throughout the match.