Iliman Ndiaye has come closest to an opener in the first ten minutes, lifting a 25-yard effort well over Nick Pope's crossbar.
Magpies head coach Eddie Howe made six changes to his side for the visit of the Toffees, with Pope, Lewis Hall, Malick Thiaw, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga and former Everton forward Anthony Gordon all restored to the line-up.
**Newcastle United:** Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier (c), Lewis Hall, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Malick Thiaw, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Dan Burn, Jacob Ramsey
**Substitutes:** Aaron Ramsdale, Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes, Will Osula, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Alex Murphy, Leo Shahar