Saturday a Thiawsday

MAKES QUICK WORK OF TOFFEES

- BY CARL MARKHAM

MALICK THIAW scored the fastest goal of the season after just 55 seconds as Newcastle coasted to their first Premier League away win since April.

The hosts showed none of the fight and resilience in evidence during Monday's 10-man win at Old Trafford and the three goals they conceded in the first half were a result of defensive shortcomings.

So woeful was the performance, a number of fans were not prepared to give any more of their Saturday night to a lost cause and made their exits at halftime, leaving plenty of empty seats when the second half kicked off.

Everton made it all too easy for Newcastle, now within four points of fourth, who could not believe their luck with a goal in the first minute.