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| Newcastle march on towards the Champions League |
Newcastle took a huge stride towards Champions League football next season by inflicting a demoralising defeat on struggling Everton, who remain rooted in the Premier League's relegation zone.
A comfortable win at Goodison Park keeps Eddie Howe's men in third place, eight points clear of Aston Villa in fifth and with a game in hand, in the battle to play in Europe's elite club competition.
Callum Wilson scored twice for the visitors in each half, reacting quickest to poke home the opener before curling a magnificent 25-yard effort into the top corner.
Brazilian Joelinton netted in between, heading in from close range following excellent play by Joe Willock to set up the goal.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had made it 1-1 for Everton on the stroke of half-time, but a delightful dinked finish was ruled out for offside.
Dwight McNeil did make it 3-1 with a header for the hosts, but substitute Jacob Murphy added a Newcastle fourth just a minute later to consign Everton to a 17th loss of the campaign, which leaves them in 19th place and two points from safety.
