Everton vs Newcastle - Premier League: Live score, team news, updates

The Saudis arrived on Tyneside to much fanfare and furore but now it seems as though their interest in the club has cooled. What does that mean for Eddie Howe and his troops? We saw their made dash to balance the books over the summer, which nearly saw Anthony Gordon leave the club, so is that a sign of things to come?

For all the details on what the Magpies might look like in the future make sure you check out CRAIG HOPE's brilliant piece on the subject below.

I told you all about Everton's good record at home against Newcastle but here's the full lowdown courtesy of our friends at Squawka.

Overall these two teams are evenly matched in their head-to-heads, each winning 23 times in the fixture. When it comes to this season, it makes better reading for the Magpies, who have made their best start to a season since 2011.

Elsewhere, we've got the spotlight on Dwight McNeil, who was the match winner for the Toffees last weekend. He's proving to be a very important player for Dyche.

Sean Dyche, Everton manager, pre-match presser:

The Newcastle social media team were delighted to post this beauty earlier and I can't blame them. I'm sure I don't have to remind Everton fans of Alexander Isak's incredible assist in the Magpies 4-1 win at Goodison in April 2023.

Luckily for them, here's not here tonight.

You're going to get bored of me saying it tonight, but it can't be forgotten that Everton are playing in their final season at the Goodison, their home since 1892.

The Toffees have made strides to ensure that the memory of their old ground will not be forgotten when they move to Bramley Moore Dock, unlike some other clubs who seem to have left the past in the past.

Ahead of kick-off, check out the great story below from Mail Sport's IAN LADYMAN on the work the Toffees have done to preserve the soul of Goodison.

Eddie Howe, Newcastle manager, pre-match presser:

Why change a winning formula? Well, a drawing formula. Howe has kept faith with the starting XI that earned a point against City last time out. That means that Isak continues his spell on the sidelines with a broken toe and Gordon leads the line.

Dyche is forced into a change in his backline as Jarrad Branthwaite missed out through injury, having only just come back last week. Elsewhere, Mykolenko drops out for Garner.

That's one Anthony Gordon who returns to Goodison Park tonight with his Newcastle team-mates. The Everton academy graduate left the club in a big-money move last year and got his first taste of life on the other side when the Magpies came here in December 2023.

That one ended 3-0 to his old side. He'll be hoping for better today and he arrives in good form after netting in Newcastle's last win against Man City.

Soak it up. There aren't many left. Everton welcome Newcastle to Goodison Park tonight for the late game in the Premier League. Sean Dyche's side are looking to secure back-to-back wins following their victory against Crystal Palace last time out.

Amazingly, the Toffees have the best home record in the division since April. They also boast a healthy record against tonight's opponents.

Eddie Howe will bring his side to Merseyside in good spirits after they held Manchester City to a draw last weekend. The Magpies have won just three of their previous 20 games against Everton but two of those wins have come in their last four trips to Goodison.

All this is to say that it's set up for a great game and we'll be here with all the updates ahead of kick-off at 5:30pm. Then make sure you stay tuned for all the news when the actions gets underway!