Newcastle United produced a remarkable second half fightback to beat Everton 3-2 on Saturday for a fifth successive home win in the English Premier League this season.
A goal from Salomon Rondon and a late double from Ayoze Perez completely transformed the game.
The home side initially felt aggrieved about going two goals down after a controversial first half incident.
First half goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison seemed to be easing Everton’s path to victory.
But Newcastle United were left raging about the visitors’ England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who could have been sent off on the half-hour.
Everton were leading through Calvert-Lewin’s 18th minute glancing header from Lucas Digne’s cross when Pickford, failing to punch the ball clear, clattered into Rondon and gave away a penalty kick.
No punishment was taken against Pickford, who then picked himself up to save Matt Ritchie’s 31st minute spot kick with his feet.
Richarlison then struck within 71 seconds at the other end before Newcastle United came on strong after the break.
In-form Rondon reduced the deficit in the 65th minute with his eighth of the season.
Perez then hammered his quick-fire double in the final 10 minutes of the match to help Newcastle United ease further clear of the relegation zone.
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