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Newcastle 3-2 Everton: Ayoze Perez scores late brace as Rafa Benitez's men fight back from two goals down to secure crucial three points

Newcastle recorded an incredible comeback at St James' Park, fighting back from two goals down to defeat Everton 3-2.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin put the visitors ahead on 18 minutes before Jordan Pickford hauled down Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon. The England keeper saved Matt Ritchie's following penalty before Richarlison headed up the other end to double Everton's lead.

Rondodn got his goal on 66 minutes before Ayoxe Perez scored two goal in four minutes to seal a dramatic victory for the Magpies.

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Jordan Pickford controversially avoided a red card as Everton fell to a 3-2 defeat against Newcastle at St James' Park
Jordan Pickford controversially avoided a red card as Everton fell to a 3-2 defeat against Newcastle at St James' Park

Jordan Pickford controversially avoided a red card as Everton fell to a 3-2 defeat against Newcastle at St James' Park

The England goalkeeper cynically hauled down Magpies striker Salomon Rondon after 29 minutes
The England goalkeeper cynically hauled down Magpies striker Salomon Rondon after 29 minutes

The England goalkeeper cynically hauled down Magpies striker Salomon Rondon after 29 minutes

The 25-year-old stopper denied Matt Ritchie from the penalty spot, saving with his legs to preserve the Toffees' lead
The 25-year-old stopper denied Matt Ritchie from the penalty spot, saving with his legs to preserve the Toffees' lead

The 25-year-old stopper denied Matt Ritchie from the penalty spot, saving with his legs to preserve the Toffees' lead

MATCH FACTS, LIVE LEAGUE TABLE AND MATCH ZONE

NEWCASTLE: Dubravka, Yedlin, Schar, Lascelles (Dummett 45), Lejeune, Ritchie (Kenedy 73), Hayden, Ki (Shelvey 79), Almiron, Perez, Rondon.