Sean Dyche let his players do the talking after a dismal second half collapse underpinned a damaging defeat to Newcastle United.
Everton capitulated at Goodison Park for the third time during this calendar year, conceding three goals in nine minutes as the away side ran riot. It was a disappointing conclusion to a game that had started with promise as an electric atmosphere spurred the home team into a positive start to the game.
But by the final whistle Everton had missed another opportunity to help the push for Premier League survival and suffered a result that inflicted further trouble on the club’s goal difference.