Almiron strikes again to help Newcastle edge Everton 

The forward's fourth goal in as many games was worthy of settling a contest far superior to this largely forgettable midweek meander

TRUSTY LEFT: Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko (left) and Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron battle for the ball. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Newcastle 1 Everton 0 

EVEN his most ardent supporters will concede Miguel Almiron is arguably the most one-footed player in the Premier League right now, his rarely-used right foot strictly for standing on only. Fortunately for Newcastle, the South American's left peg at present is probably just about as good as it gets in the English top flight. Just ask Everton.