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MALICK THIAW'S RECORD GOAL ENDS NEWCASTLE'S NINE-GAME AWAY CURSE

Newcastle ends a 9-game away drought with a dominant 4-1 win at Everton. Thiaw scores quickest PL goal, Miley shines in record victory.

Malick Thiaw's Record Goal Ends Newcastle's Nine-Game Away Curse
Thiaw, Miley Break Records in Crushing Everton Win

Newcastle fans, rejoice. The team finally snagged their first away win of the 2025-26 Premier League season, crushing Everton 4-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium this past Saturday.

Before this game, things weren't pretty. Eddie Howe’s squad had not only failed to win on the road all season, but they’d also dropped their last three away games. This losing streak stretched back nine away matches—their worst since a 12-game slump between December 2015 and August 2017.

But this time, Newcastle came out firing, scoring in the first minute and dominating the game. By halftime, they were up 3-0.

Everton showed some life after the break. They had a goal called back before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored, but it wasn't enough to change the game.

From the jump, Newcastle was all over Everton. Anthony Elanga tested Jordan Pickford just 20 seconds in. From the corner that followed, Malick Thiaw scored after only 52 seconds—the quickest goal of the season, beating Phil Foden’s early strike against Leeds.

Lewis Miley set up the first goal and then scored one himself in the 25th minute. Everton couldn't clear the ball, Dan Burn blocked Tino Livramento's shot, and the ball landed right for Miley, who fired a left-footed shot that slipped past Pickford. This made Miley (at 19 years, 212 days) the second-youngest Newcastle player to both score and assist in a Premier League match.

Newcastle wasn't finished there. Elanga caused trouble on the right and passed to Nick Woltemade, who chipped the ball over Pickford. It was the first time since December 2018 (vs. Tottenham) that Everton had allowed three goals in the first half of a home game. David Moyes needed to shake things up.

He subbed in Charly Alcaraz at halftime, and Alcaraz almost scored when his shot hit the crossbar in the 53rd minute. Not long before, Iliman Ndiaye forced Aaron Ramsdale—who was starting his first league game for Newcastle with Nick Pope injured—to make a save.

But Newcastle struck again just before the hour mark. Lewis Hall sent in a great cross, and Thiaw headed it in for his second goal. He became the first Newcastle player to score two headers in a Premier League game since Georginio Wijnaldum against Norwich in October 2015.

Dewsbury-Hall scored for the second straight game, giving Everton a goal. He controlled a long pass and scored, but it was too late, as Newcastle cruised to their first away win of the season.

Everton vs. Newcastle: Key Stats

Malick Thiaw is the first player to score his first-ever Premier League goal in the opening minute of a match since Kenedy for Chelsea against Norwich in March 2016.

Thiaw's goal was the earliest home goal Everton has given up in the Premier League (52 seconds) since Diego Costa scored after 35 seconds for Chelsea in August 2014.

Thiaw's early goal was only the sixth scored from a corner in the opening minute of a Premier League match and the earliest since Leonardo Ulloa for Leicester against Newcastle in May 2015 (38 seconds).

Everton gave up 4+ goals in a Premier League home game for the first time since April 2023 (1-4 vs. Newcastle) and for the first time under David Moyes at home since November 2010 (1-4 vs. West Bromwich Albion).

This was Newcastle's biggest away win against a team that wasn't promoted since another 4-1 victory against Everton in April 2023.

EXPERT ANALYSIS: EDDIE HOWE IDENTIFIES "CONFIDENCE" AS THE KEY TO FIXING NEWCASTLE’S AWAY FORM

Despite a nervy second half, Eddie Howe’s side clinched their second away win of the season. Read the full Turf Moor match report.

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Eddie Howe says Newcastle are still not "super confident"

Eddie Howe’s team barely scraped by Burnley, grabbing only their second Premier League away win this season.

The Magpies jumped ahead quickly with a goal from Joelinton at Turf Moor. Soon after, Yoane Wissa, in his debut Premier League start for the club, made it 2-0. Josh Laurent then scored an awesome volley, cutting the lead in half. Newcastle clung to their lead until Bruno Guimaraes scored a third goal during stoppage time.

It wasn't a pretty game for Newcastle United on that cold night in Lancashire. They needed those three points, especially after that tough loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Friday.

This win nudged Howe’s team into the top half of the Premier League, with Crystal Palace and Leeds United up next. But, let's be real, their play didn't exactly inspire confidence that they've turned things around away from home.

Eddie Howe shared his thoughts on Newcastle United’s win over Burnley. What’s the answer to their away game struggles? Howe thinks it boils down to ‘confidence.’

“I think we've been close before. I feel we're headed in the right direction when you look at how we’re playing, Howe said as he talked about his team’s showing.

“If you keep playing well, you’ll win. Manchester United is a good example. I don’t think we played badly, and we had chances to get more from the game. We didn't score, but we played well overall.

“I think we will win games because of the kind of play that we have, and that’s what happened. We're not feeling super confident right now, which is clear.

“But, I think it’s mostly a confidence thing. And the only way to fix that is to win the next game.”

Howe said this: “It was a huge win for us. I don't think it matters how we got it. We just needed to get it.

“We started really strong, knowing how crucial this game was. I can’t say enough about how the players fought through it.

“That second half was significant for us. We had to make it.

“I give the players credit for finishing the game and showing the team's character.”

Newcastle United now has a few days to chill after the win at Turf Moor before heading back to Tyneside for four home games in a row. First up is Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. After that, they’re up against Daniel Farke’s Leeds United at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, January 7.

Then, they’ve got two cup games against Premier League teams. They’re hosting Bournemouth in the FA Cup and then playing the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

EDDIE HOWE ADDRESSES ALAN SHEARER’S COMMENTS BEFORE TONIGHT’S MAJOR KICKOFF AT BURNLEY

Alan Shearer sets a massive challenge for Newcastle United: win the next four games to ignite their 2026 Premier League campaign.

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Alan Shearer Wants Eddie Howe To Stay Until The Summer.

Before tonight's game against Burnley, Alan Shearer told Newcastle United what he wants to see in the next month.

Newcastle is currently 14th in the Premier League, which isn't good enough, but there's still a lot of the season left.

Even though Eddie Howe isn't in danger of losing his job, people are still worried about how the team is playing.

Another loss at Burnley on Tuesday would really increase the pressure. Alan Shearer thinks this game could be the start of something better.

Newcastle United Needs to Win Their Next Four Games

On Match of the Day, the Newcastle United legend sounded positive about the team's next few games and & thinks this could turn their season around.

He said, Yes, this could change things. A few weeks ago, everyone thought Fulham would get demoted, but they've won three straight games, and & now they're in the top half.

Newcastle needs to do that. Their next four games are against Burnley, Palace, Leeds, and Wolves. They have a good chance to win some.

These four league games are part of a busy January for Newcastle, with important Champions League matches against PSV Eindhoven and PSG and an FA Cup game against Bournemouth, as well as the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final versus Man City.

This period of games could really make or break Newcastle's season.

He should stay until the end of the season so everyone can make a better decision instead of rushing into anything. Hopefully, there will be more choices to replace him by the summer.

Where Newcastle Could Be If They Win

Let's say Newcastle wins all four of their games. It might happen, but those 12 points might just push Newcastle to just outside the top five or six in the league.

Aston Villa could get no points during that time and still be ahead of Newcastle before they play each other at the end of January. That shows how far apart Newcastle and Aston Villa are this season.

Still, getting to 35 points before the end of next month would really help Newcastle. The teams above them will probably also get points, so Newcastle might not move up the table much, but it's important for them to catch up to their rivals soon.

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