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Matthias Jaissle is under increasing scrutiny (PA)

Everton secured a 1-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park without Jack Grealish, marking their second win against the Magpies in four days following a midweek Carabao Cup triumph.

Thierno Barry scored the match's only goal four minutes after half-time, tapping in a loose ball after Tyrique George's shot squeezed past Newcastle goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, with the goal upheld after a VAR offside check.

Newcastle struggled to convert their chances despite Anthony Elanga hitting the post and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making crucial saves to deny Yoane Wissa and Joe Willock.

The home side's frustrations culminated in stoppage time when substitute Jacob Ramsey was shown two yellow cards in quick succession, leaving Newcastle to finish the match with ten men.

The defeat leaves Newcastle 13th in the Premier League table, with manager Matthias Jaissle facing mounting…