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EPL: Iwobi scores as Everton beat Newcastle to end four-game losing run

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Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi was on target for Everton in their 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in a Premier League clash on Thursday night.

The Toffees have had it bad in the league since last month, losing four straight games since they last won on 12 February against Leeds United.

It was a breath of fresh air when Iwobi struck in a late winner at the Goodison Park, with fans singing his name across the stand.

Manager Frank Lampard, who recently took over the team, was also seen hugging all his players after the final whistle.

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The Nigeria international scored in the ninth minute of added time as the refree had given 14 minutes, both teams looking for a winner in the highly-contested game.

Everton had been reduced to 10 men in the 83rd minute when Allan was shown a straight red card following a cynical challenge on Allan Saint-Maximin.

With the win, the Toffees boosted their survival hopes as they now stand three points off the relegation zone.

Iwobi’s goal became the latest Premier League goal scored since Bruno Fernandes’ penalty for Manchester United vs Brighton in September 2020.

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