 Everton 3 (1) - (0) 1 Newcastle United
Everton claimed our rightful place in European football again next season with a convincing win over perenial strugglers Newcastle, who looked a world away from a side that can possibly claim to be anything but exactly that.
Yakubu snatched his 20th and 21st goals of the season with a well taken header from a Manuel Fernandes free-kick in the first half, and Everton's first penalty this season late in the second. The Nigerian showed great strength and touch throughout the game, perhaps putting paid to the claims that he goes on holiday in the second half of the season.
Joleon Lescott, everyone and their dog's player of the season, grabbed Everton's second in between the Yak's goals with a coolly taken finish at the far post.
Newcastle offered nothing in return. Michael Owen scored from the penalty spot after the referee had been conned by a Newcaslte forward losing the ball under his feet, but to be honest, we've had a season of crap decisions at Goodison Park, so we half expected it.
The traditional End of Season lap of honour was a wonderful opportunity to say thank you for a great season, although when Lee Carsley waved to the Main Stand when he was substituted you couldn't help think he was saying goodbye. ...discuss this in our forum...
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