Fabian Schar in action for Newcastle United
Fabian Schar in action for Newcastle United
David Moyes' side came away from St James' Park with a 1-0 win thanks to Thierno Barry's fourth Premier League goal of the campaign.
Barry's goal was slightly controversial in that Fabian Schar went to ground in the build-up.
However, Jamie Carragher was adamant Schar was not fouled and the officials agreed, while also adjudging there was no offside infringement.
Another flashpoint occurred later in the game, though, that the officials are accused of getting wrong.
That is the view of former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett, who gave his views exclusively to Goodison News.
Everton wrongly denied penalty vs Newcastle
With around 15 minutes to go, and Newcastle very much in the ascendency for the first time, Barry was brought down by Schar in the penalty area.
VAR checked the incident and play resumed in no time at all, with it decided he got the ball.
But Hackett believes contact was made with the player first, which would mean a penalty and a yellow card for Schar.
Everton will just be grateful the oversight did not cost them all three points in the North-East.
"The Newcastle player caught his opponent before he made contact with the ball," Hackett said.
"Penalty kick and yellow card should have been the outcome."
Referee John Brooks had one final big call to make, with Jacob Ramsey being issued a late red card - and deservedly so.
What do stats say about Everton win vs Newcastle?
Everton's win was fully deserved. While it is true Newcastle were poor and disjointed, the Toffees still had to turn up.
Barry was his usual self, missing chances but also finding the back of the net as he now often does.
Everton finished with an xG of 2.15 - a large part of that made up of Barry's goal - compared to Newcastle's 1.47.
The visitors had less of the ball (48.4 per cent), but they did outshoot their opponents five to two in terms of shots on target.
Ultimately, the scoreline is all that matters and Newcastle - even if they did have a late chance that Jordan Pickford was equal to - could have no complaints come full-time.