Sam Allardyce’s brilliant start as Everton manager continued with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
The victory - the Blues’ first on the road this season - extends their unbeaten run to five games, with four clean sheets recorded in that period.
We take a look at five talking points from the trip to St James’ Park.
1. The Art Of Winning Ugly
Everton may have rode their luck at times - namely when Matt Ritchie and Mikel Merino both struck the woodwork in the first half - but once Wayne Rooney put the Blues in front, this was another masterclass in how to defend a lead.