Everton will feel fortunate to have escaped with a point last night, although they were much improved in the second half.
Relying on Jordan Pickford to keep them in it, who earned praise from Shay Given during the match, his heroics paid off late in the game as Dominic Calvert-Lewin finally ended his goal drought from the penalty spot.
It was hardly a vintage finish from 12 yards, but a goal is a goal, and now hopefully he can kick on.
However, with Newcastle United forcing the issue for the bulk of the game, there was bound to be a few holes formed in the Everton backline.
Joleon Lescott sought to outline one glaring example.
Joleon Lescott pinpoints Everton weakness
Well, speaking live on TNT Sports last night, the former Everton and Manchester City centre-back offered his expert outlook on what he felt the hosts were trying to do.
It was obviously no coincidence that all their attacks, especially at the start of the match, flowed down their left wing, where Ben Godfrey was deputising in his makeshift right-back role.
