Newcastle host Everton with Elanga back and a League Cup defeat to answer

Newcastle United host Everton in the Premier League on Monday 2 November 2026, and both managers have named their teams. The biggest change for the hosts is the return of winger Anthony Elanga, who starts. Jacob Ramsey, another player who had been out injured, is among the substitutes, according to Newcastle United. Full-back Tino Livramento is not in the squad.

Newcastle's starting line-up has Hornicek in goal, with Dedic, Schar, Burn and Hall at the back. Joelinton and Gonzalez work in midfield, with Elanga, Willock, Barnes and Osula in attack. Pope, the regular goalkeeper, is on the bench, along with Thiaw, Wissa and Ramsey.

Everton start with Pickford in goal, and a back line of O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite and Mykolenko. Garner, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Rohl and Barry make up the midfield and attack, with George also starting. Thierno Barry is Everton's main goal threat. He has scored seven goals in 11 appearances so far this season, according to The Guardian's live coverage.

The two teams met only a few days ago in a different competition. The League Cup is a knockout cup that runs alongside the league, and Everton won that tie 3-1 at Newcastle on Thursday 29 October. Reuters reported that the win sends Everton into a quarter-final against Fleetwood. Newcastle now have a cup exit to put behind them before they return to league business.

The league history between the clubs has been lively. In November 2025, Newcastle won 4-1 away at Everton. Malick Thiaw, the central defender who is on Newcastle's bench this time, scored after 52 seconds. Reuters described it as the fastest goal of that Premier League season. In February 2026, Everton won 3-2 at home, with a late winner from Thierno Barry. The Guardian recorded that result.

The referee is John Brooks. For a general fan, that means he is the official in charge of the game. He makes the decisions on fouls, offsides and whether a ball has crossed the line, and he stops and starts the match.

A few things are worth watching. Elanga's return gives Newcastle a fast, direct option down the flank, and Everton will want to keep him quiet. Barry has a habit of scoring late, and both sides know it. Whatever happens on Monday, both clubs will still have plenty of football left this season.