Everton x Newcastle confirmed lineups; where to watch live this Saturday for the 13th English roundBy Carolina Costa
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Everton faces Newcastle United this Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the 13th round of Premier League, at Hill Dickinson Stadium, at Liverpool, Inglaterra. The match starts at 2:30 pm local time in Merseyside, equivalent to 12:30 pm in Brasília. David Moyes, coach of Toffees, is looking for a third consecutive victory after triumphs over Fulham and
The lineups were released hours before kickoff, revealing tactical formations that prioritize defensive solidity and quick transitions. Everton, in 11th place with 18 points, is betting on a 4-2-3-1 formation to exploit the home advantage in the new stadium, opened in 2025 with a capacity for 52,769 fans. Newcastle, 14th with 15 points, responds with an offensive 4-3-3, but is dealing with fatigue after a 2-1 defeat to Marseille in the Liga of Campeões on Wednesday.
Live streaming takes place on Disney+ on Brasil, with additional options like ESPN 4 for complete coverage. Árbitro Craig Pawson commands the game, known for an average of 3.72 cards per game in the season.
The Toffees arrive undefeated in the last three matches at the Premier League, adding seven points and two consecutive clean sheets.
That run includes a 2-0 win over Fulham at home and 1-0 away against Manchester United, despite a 20th-minute red card.
Newcastle, in turn, beat Manchester City 2-1 in the previous round, but stumbled in Europa, exposing weaknesses in travel.
Everton tactical formation
Coach David Moyes opted for a balanced 4-2-3-1, with Jordan Pickford in goal to ensure stability.
Jake O’Brien and Vitaliy Mykolenko flank the central defense of James Tarkowski and Michael Keane, both experienced in aerial duels.
In the middle, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam anchor the marking, allowing freedom to Iliman Ndiaye,
This configuration aims to control the pace and explore counterattacks, especially after the absence of Idrissa Gueye, suspended for three games.
Grealish, with four assists against Newcastle in his career, appears as a key player in creating chances.
Detailed team lineups
The teams enter the field with the following confirmed formations, reflecting adjustments due to injuries and suspensions.
- Everton (4-2-3-1):Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry. Banco: Travers, King, Aznou, Campbell,
- Newcastle (4-3-3):Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Miley, Guimarães, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes. Banco: Ruddy, Schär, Murphy, Tonali,
Ramsdale debuts as a starter in place of the injured Nick Pope, while Barnes, scorer of three goals in the last two games, leads the visitors’ attack.
Substitutions limited to five per team, according to league rules, could change the situation in the second half.
Recent clash history
Everton and Newcastle faced each other twice in the last season of Premier League, with tight results that defined positions in the table.
The first duel ended 0-0, with defensive dominance on both sides and few accurate finishes.
In the farewell match of the campaign, Everton won 1-0 at St. James’ Park, goal by
In total, the Toffees have a historic advantage, with 14 wins in 28 games, compared to nine for the Newcastle and five draws.
In the last four meetings in the Premier League, Everton remains undefeated, with two wins and two draws.
This trend favors the home team, who haven’t lost to Magpies in seven years at home.
The 2024 clash recorded an average of 1.5 goals per game, suggesting a low score again.
Absences and impacts on the cast
Injuries and suspensions shape the strategies for this round, forcing adaptations in both squads.
In Everton, Jarrad Branthwaite, Nathan Patterson and Séamus Coleman are out due to muscle problems, while
Merlin Röhl also lacks midfield, overloading options like Alcaraz and Dibling on the bench.
These losses weaken the depth, but Moyes trusts in the cohesion of the main group, which has maintained recent clean sheets.
Newcastle faces a bigger list: Yoane Wissa, William Osula, Harrison Ashby and Kieran Trippier injured, with Sven Botman and Emil Krafth doubtful.
Pope leaves due to injury, making room for Ramsdale, while Joelinton returns to the starting lineup after being a substitute in Europa.
Howe manages fatigue from the trip to Marselha, prioritizing rotation to preserve energy for the 90 minutes.
These absences explain the choice for a more physical midfield, with Guimarães as the pivot.
Featured players in the match
Kiernan
The 26-year-old midfielder, recently signed, leads in creation with 68% accuracy in decisive passes.
On the other side, Harvey Barnes, with an overall rating of 72, scored both goals in the victory over City and threatens on the left wing.
Bruno Guimarães, captain of the visitors, commands the midfield with a technical rating of 59, recovering 4.2 balls per match.
Grealish, from Everton, has suffered 36 fouls, the most in the league, forcing favorable interruptions.
Barnes and Dewsbury-Hall duel directly in the central lane, with the Englishman having the advantage in duels (51% vs 48%).
These athletes set the pace, especially in the first 30 minutes, where Newcastle have yet to concede a goal this season.
Broadcast and options for the public
The match gains global accessibility, with broadcasts on multiple channels to serve fans in different regions.
On Brasil, Disney+ shows the game live from 12pm, with narration in Portuguese and pre-game analysis.
ESPN 4 covers the 11:30 a.m. event, including interviews and real-time statistics.
On Inglaterra, Sky Sports Premier League starts at 5pm local time, with 30 minutes of coverage before the whistle.
For streaming, the official Premier League app offers highlights and replay by subscription.
Platforms like Fubo on Canadá and beIN Sports on Oriente Médio guarantee broad reach.
Fans at the stadium face mild weather of 8°C at Liverpool, with light rain forecast.
Strategies for the second half
Everton plans to intensify the pressure after the break, exploiting Newcastle’s post-European trip fatigue.
Moyes should use McNeil or Alcaraz to freshen up the attack, targeting corners – an average of 5.8 per home game.
The visitors, under Howe, rely on quick counterattacks with Elanga and Woltemade, who created 12 chances in the last two games.
Guimarães and Joelinton mark strongly in the middle, limiting Dewsbury-Hall to short passes.
Pawson, the referee, tends to 0.15 cards for fouls in the first half, but this increases to 3.72 in total, favoring physical games.
Everton seeks possession above 48%, while Newcastle prioritizes efficiency in long balls.
This dynamic can result in early substitutions, changing the balance after 60 minutes.
The recent victory over United, with 10 men, reinforces the resilience of Toffees in adverse scenarios.
Perspectives on the Premier League table
With 18 points, Everton aims for the top-10 by winning, surpassing rivals like West Ham and Brighton.
A defeat would keep Toffees stable, but a draw would add crucial points against relegation.
Newcastle, with 15, needs all three to match the opponent and relieve pressure at home.
Howe focuses on alternating victories, after the morale-boosting triumph over City.
Round 13 features evenly matched duels, with Arsenal and Chelsea leading from the front.
Everton has scored 13 goals in 12 games, while Newcastle concedes 4 in the first half – a league record.
These numbers indicate a truncated game, with definition in tactical details.







