Malick Thiaw doubles up in Newcastle’s impressive mauling of Everton

Delight will have been tinged with bewilderment for Eddie Howe as Newcastle finally clicked on the Premier League road this season. Howe’s team were superb as they routed Everton, scoring more goals in one devastating evening than in their previous seven away games combined. He may well question why it has taken so long for such commanding form to materialise.

Newcastle had taken the lead in their three previous away fixtures and lost them all. There would be no lapses on this occasion. A ruthless display, aided and abetted by some dreadful Everton defending, ensured a first Premier League away win since the trip to Leicester on 7 April was effectively secured by half-time.