Everton moved out of the Premier League relegation zone after defeating Newcastle United 3-0 on a memorable night at Goodison Park.
The Blues, who had 10 points deducted after being found guilty of breaking the competition's profit and sustainability rules last month, earned just their second home win of the league season thanks to late goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto.
And it ensured that Sean Dyche's side, who have the joint best away record in the top flight, moved above Luton Town heading into Sunday's Goodison Park clash with Chelsea.
Here's how the national media, including the ECHO's Joe Thomas, reacted to the rousing victory over the well-beaten Magpies.
"Left Goodison Park rocking to a raucous beat"
Paul Joyce, The Times: "Sean Dyche says he is not one to study the Premier League table until the end of the season, though he should make an exception today. Even with the handicap of that contentious 10-point deduction, Everton moved out of the relegation zone last night thanks to a victory over Newcastle United that left Goodison Park rocking to a raucous beat.
"Chances had been squandered in the first half, especially, and looked like bringing only more regret until a meltdown from an unlikely source in Kieran Trippier provided the impetus for what became a rousing success. First, the right-back inexplicably lost his bearings when in possession in his own half, allowing Dwight McNeil to pilfer the ball, drive forward and spear a fine finish into the net
"Then, seven minutes later, Trippier erred again. This time, he played a pass into the legs of Jack Harrison who took control and squared for Abdoulaye Doucoure to strike from inside the area. The Newcastle defender looked understandably
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