After Joelinton's goal, Wilson's top-corner goal, and Jacob Murphy's excellent run, Newcastle went on the offensive in the last closing 20 minutes. Howe remarked, "In the second half, you saw the team at our absolute best and highly clinical in front of the goal. "There was confidence, and it showed in the second half. To get there, we had to earn the right.

Everton, who are still firmly entrenched in the relegation zone, had little solace from Dwight McNeil's sneaky corner. After losing 1-0 to Bournemouth at home, the Toffees are currently six points outside of safety with only Southampton keeping them off the bottom of the table. The Cherries moved up to 14th place and seven points above the relegation zone after Marcus Tavernier's lone goal against St. Mary's.