Overview
- The Premier League fixture kicks off at 8pm GMT on Monday 2 November at St James' Park and will be shown on Sky Sports.
- Everton enter on momentum after beating Newcastle 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on 29 October when Thierno Barry scored and created chances.
- Newcastle face multiple late fitness doubts including Will Osula (ankle), Lewis Miley (muscle) and Matias Fernandez-Pardo (illness) while Ewen Jaouen and Tino Livramento are ruled out.
- Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is in concussion protocol and manager David Moyes has expressed confidence he will be cleared in time for the match.
- Previews list divergent predictions and betting angles that favour Everton or a draw, and provisional lineups plus referee John Brooks are expected to be confirmed only after final fitness checks.