'Defied the doom-mongers' - National media disagree over Everton display as new priority outlined

Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late penalty earned Everton a share of the spoils against Newcastle United at St James’ Park after Alexander Isak had fired the Magpies ahead early on and here’s a round-up of how the national media reported on the Blues’ dramatic comeback to earn a share of the spoils.

In the Mirror, Simon Bird, described how Everton’s late goal sparked wild scenes among their loyal but long-suffering fans.

He wrote: “It's 109 days and 13 games since Everton last won in the Premier League and Sean Dyche’s side now face a defining week. Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescued a hard-earned draw at the death, smashing home an 88th-minute penalty – his first goal since October 29 – to silence St James’ Park.

“The last-gasp goal was celebrated with relish by the away fans who know it could be a key moment to build on ahead of a home clash with Burnley and possible further points deduction imminent. It was a smash-and-grab raid with Newcastle comfortable and heading for victory after Alexander Isak’s early strike, and a series of missed chances.”

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Bird added: “Everton remain deep in relegation trouble and on a historically awful winless run. They were desperately poor here for long periods, ineffective up front and leaving space for the home side to attack.

“It’s now 13 without a win, since they beat Burnley 2-0 on December 16. If they fail to beat Burnley at home at the weekend, it will equal their worst winless run in the top flight dating back to December 1957.

“But at least it wasn’t a defeat, and showed some spirit.”

Louise Taylor of the Guardian stated how the