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Everton salvaged a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United as Dominic Calvert-Lewin slammed home an 88th-minute penalty at St James’ Park.
Alexander Isak’s early goal looked set to prove decisive but, having had a reprieve when Dan Burn's goal was overturned following a VAR review, Everton made their good fortune count late on through Calvert-Lewin's spot-kick.
It was the forward's first goal in 19 Premier League matches, having last scored against West Ham in October, as Everton snapped a three-game losing streak to move four points clear of the relegation zone.
How the match unfolded
Having relied on Jordan Pickford to make a smart save in the opening two minutes, Everton could not capitalise on a key early chance through James Tarkowski, as he headed over from point-blank range after latching onto a cross from the left.
Everton swiftly paid the price for their captain’s profligacy.
Having been played in excellently by a rejuvenated Harvey Barnes, the in-form Isak cut back on to his right foot, got the better of Jarrad Branthwaite and duly slotted home his 19th goal of the season.
Tarkowski almost sliced into his own net in the 49th minute, with the crossbar coming to Everton’s rescue, before Burn had the ball in the back of the net from Isak's cross following a clever set-piece routine, only for the goal to be overturned following a VAR review, with Isak offside in the build-up.
Sean Dyche immediately rang the changes – Calvert-Lewin one of three players to come on. Another of those introductions, James Garner, struck the base of the right-hand upright as Everton aimed to swing the momentum back in their favour.
Vitalii Mykolenko blocked Isak’s effort off the line and Barnes lashed over as Newcastle pushed to put the result to bed, but there was to be one final twist.
Awarded a penalty following a VAR review after Paul Dummett was adjudged to have fouled Ashley Young, Calvert-Lewin's penalty had too much power for goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Newcastle remain eighth in the fight for European qualification.
Club reports
Newcastle report | Everton report
Match officials
Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Sian Massey-Ellis. Fourth official: Anthony Taylor. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall.
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