Everton 1-4 Newcastle - the fans' verdict

We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Everton and Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Everton fans

Chris: There was a clear gulf in class. Some players left themselves at Old Trafford on Monday. They need to beware. The inconsistency of the team as a whole is clear. The midfield was overrun at times and Newcastle exploited that. The second half performance was better, but apart from the 10 men at Manchester United, the Everton way of only being able to play one half returned.

Peter: We never got started before we were 1-0 down and struggled all through the game. Played too much down the left wing when it should have been played out to the right to Ndiaye. We missed Idridsa in midfield and, unfortunately, Iroegbunam couldn't hold his own. At corners, Everton need to leave Ndiaye on the halfway line to draw their players back and to give an outlet when we get the ball. Please listen to the plea, Mr Moyes. Absolutely gutted with the performance but well done, Eddie Howe. We have to put this defeat behind us and move on.

Andy: A poor performance all round against a team without an away win. Keystone Cops defending. We desperately need a striker. I can't see us ending up in relegation trouble, though.

Jeff: A very, very poor performance. Pickford went from hero to zero. A win at Old Trafford has little value if you can't beat a team below you in the league table at home. Moyes looks older by the minute. Another lost season. New stadium, same team, same problems.

Newcastle fans

Ustav: Although the entire team shifted up a gear, one aspect stood out to me: how a goalkeeper who is confident with the ball at his feet can transform the mentality and psychology of the entire backline. It was clear that with Ramsdale in goal, Newcastle's defence looked far more assured, with defenders showing greater willingness to play out from both sides of the pitch. Pope is an excellent shot-stopper who can save you 10 to 15 points a season, but his lack of confidence with the ball at his feet restricts the team's ability to build play from the back.

Bluey: Just shows that without Livramento and Hall, we are simply average - both were brilliant on Saturday! Thiaw is a proper unit and very pleased about his two goals - worthy of man of the match. Good team performance, was expecting Everton to make life more difficult than they did. We broke our away duck. Happy Birthday, Gaffer!

Theo: I've been a Miley doubter since he broke through, but besides one or two cup games against lesser opposition, this was a standout performance. His movement, link-up and reading of space was excellent - also didn't know he could swing a corner like that. I would have started Willock or Ramsey over him - just shows in Howe we (should) trust.

Duncan: A marvellous performance against an Everton team on the up. You could feel the confidence of the back four in their man behind them. The two full-backs were great - Tino had a few passes go awry, but that's likely to be a lack of match readiness. This was the best away performance so far and hopefully the start of our season. Away fans deserve a special mention too - they have been great all season away and don't get enough credit. They are our one constant.