Thiaw added his second goal of the game after the interval, and despite a strike from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for Everton, the hosts were unable to mount a significant comeback.

At the final whistle, Howe and his players celebrated with the travelling Newcastle fans, who were delighted to see their team secure a much-needed win.

Howe acknowledged the importance of the win, saying it was a "step forward" for the team. He also recognized that there is still much work to be done to address the club's ongoing issues.

Everton manager David Moyes refused to make excuses for his team's poor performance, instead attributing it to Newcastle's superior quality and experience.

Moyes acknowledged that Everton got off to a poor start, and were ultimately outplayed by a more experienced and skilled Newcastle team.

In the end, Newcastle emerged victorious, securing a much-needed win on the road.