Overview
- The Premier League fixture is scheduled for Monday 2 November with an 8pm GMT kick-off at St James' Park and live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on Thursday 29 October, a result that has boosted confidence around Thierno Barry, who scored and assisted and has seven goals in 11 starts.
- Newcastle have several selection doubts after the cup tie: Will Osula twisted his ankle and is rated 50% to play, Lewis Miley and Matias Fernandez-Pardo face late fitness tests, and Ewen Jaouen and Tino Livramento are ruled out.
- Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite entered concussion protocol but manager David Moyes has said he should be fit in time to be considered for Monday's match, while Jack Grealish remains unavailable following a club disciplinary omission.
- Bookmakers and preview outlets are split on the outcome with some making Newcastle slight favourites but others backing Everton or a draw, a stance shaped by Everton's cup performance and the Magpies' injury list.