EPL: Everton’s Revival Under Ancelotti Continues With 2-1 Away Win Against Newcastle

Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become one of the best strikers in Europe, says manager Carlo Ancelotti after his double helped Everton to victory at Newcastle.

The 22-year-old scored the only goal against Burnley on Boxing Day to give the Italian the perfect start to his reign and again produced a brilliant display in attack.

“He is a fantastic striker, in my opinion – fantastic with the head, clever in the box and sharp,” said Ancelotti of the English forward, who now has 10 goals for the Toffees this season.

“I think he is going to be at the top in England and in Europe. He has all the qualities to be a top striker.”

Calvert-Lewin’s opener was a classic poacher’s goal – poking home after Gylfi Sigurdsson’s deflected strike fortuitously arrived in front of him.

Newcastle improved and after Miguel Almiron struck the post, they equalised when Fabian Schar fired home a volley from Andy Carroll’s nod-down.

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But six minutes after setting up the equaliser, Carroll’s mistake led to Everton’s winner.

Theo Walcott dispossessed the striker and played a pass out wide to Richarlison. The Brazilian sped down the right and delivered an excellent low cross for Calvert-Lewin, who slid in and scrambled home.

The Toffees move above the Magpies into 10th, with their opponents – level on 25 points – now down in 11th.

Source: BBC