Wayne Rooney proved to be the scourge of Newcastle United once again as his close-range strike earned Everton a 1-0 away win, their first of the 2017/18 season.
Sam Allardyce’s dream start to life as Blues boss continued with the Blues extending their overall run of unbeaten games to five games in all competitions.
It was Rooney’s 10th goal of the campaign on his 100th Club appearance - and also his 15th career goal against the Magpies, meaning he had scored more top-flight goals against the north east outfit than any other.
But Allardyce will have been equally as pleased with another stubborn defensive display as he watched his side record their fourth clean sheet from the past five contests.