Everton climb to 8th

Premier League

FE Team | Published: April 24, 2018 21:50:50

Everton's Theo Walcott scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League against Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Monday —Internet

LIVERPOOL, Apr 24 (AP): Theo Walcott's second-half strike helped Everton beat Newcastle 1-0 on Monday and move up to eighth in the English Premier League, its highest position since August.
The result ended Newcastle's four-match winning streak and prevented Rafael Benitez's side from leapfrogging the Toffees in the standings.
There were 31 minutes on the clock before either side registered a shot on target when it did Ayoze Perez's tame effort was underwhelming.
Everton almost took the lead moments later but Jonjo Shelvey blocked Michael Keane's header with Newcastle goalkeeper Martin stranded.