Everton 1-0 Newcastle: Theo Walcott scores early in second half to ensure Toffees pick up all three points against in-form Magpies

Daily Mail | April 23, 2018

Everton narrowly overcame in-form Newcastle 1-0 on Monday night thanks to a well-taken finish from Theo Walcott early in the second half.

Phil Jagielka missed the best opportunity in what was a drab first half, blazing a volley over the crossbar from close-range.

But just five minutes into the second period, the game sprung into life, with former Arsenal forward Walcott striking home into the top of the Newcastle net past Martin Dubravka.

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Theo Walcott gave Everton the lead in the 50th minute after firing into the roof of the Newcastle net on Monday

Walcott is mobbed by his Toffees team-mates in front of the jubilant Everton fans early on in the second period

29-year-old Walcott pictured firing his strike past Mohamed Diame and Magpies goalkeeper Martin Dubravkau00a0 — 29-year-old Walcott pictured firing his strike past Mohamed Diame and Magpies goalkeeper Martin Dubravka

Jordan Pickford celebrates after the former Arsenal forward put the hosts ahead just five minutes into the second half

The Newcastle players show their dejection after going 1-0 down to Everton, who were one place above them in the league

Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle hits over the crossbar from close range as the visitors searched for an equaliser

Newcastle forward Ayoze Perez tumbles over on the side of the pitch during the second half on Mersyside

Everton skipper Phil Jagielka missed a golden opportunity to put the hosts when he blazed a volley over the crossbar

The opening period lacked any real excitement as both sides played out a goalless first half on Monday night

Everton manager Sam Allardyce and his counterpart Rafa Benitez watch on as their teams battled it out for the three points

England's all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney clutches the ball in the opening minutes at Goodison Park on Monday

On-loan Newcastle striker jumps over Jordan Pickford after the England international grabs the ball with both hands

Cenk Tosun puts his hands to his mouth after missing an early chance for the inconsistent Toffees

Morgan Schneiderlin gestures to referee Robert Madley after he gives the visitors a free-kick during the opening stages

Jagielka carries the world's first ever 'virtual mascot' as the robotu00a0gives ill young fan chance to lead Everton out — Jagielka carries the world's first ever 'virtual mascot' as the robot gives ill young fan chance to lead Everton out