Newcastle United suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Everton, marking their third consecutive Premier League loss at St James' Park. Substitute Thierno Barry scored the winner just 74 seconds after Jacob Murphy had equalized, leaving head coach Eddie Howe frustrated with his team's defensive vulnerabilities.

This defeat echoed Newcastle's recent 3-2 loss to Brentford, raising concerns about the team's consistency. Despite winning four of their previous five matches across all competitions, Newcastle have now conceded 23 goals since their last clean sheet in October. The club currently sits 12th in the Premier League table, struggling to replicate their early-season form.

Howe made six changes to the lineup following their Europa League victory against Qarabag, but the tactical adjustments failed to produce results. Defensive lapses, including Nick Pope's error leading to Everton's second goal, proved costly. With upcoming fixtures against Manchester United, Manchester City, and Barcelona, Newcastle must address their defensive issues quickly to salvage their season.