Newcastle United have now gone three games without a win in the Premier League after their goalless draw with Everton.

A rotated Newcastle United side were far from their best during the 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon midweek, but there was hope that the energy and intensity on display against Manchester City would return against Everton.

Eddie Howe's side did take control of the game at Goodison Park, but Newcastle again struggled to break down a well-organised defence and were wasteful in front of goal.

Former Everton star Anthony Gordon missed a penalty on his return to Goodison Park and Newcastle ended up drawing 0-0, which has kept them in sixth in the Premier League table.

He took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to give his assessment of Newcastle's performance, and he did it in as little as 14 words.

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"Some very good work getting into the final third but awful when in there," Shearer posted.

Alan Shearer gives 'mid-tablish' verdict for Newcastle Shearer continued his assessment of Newcastle's performance later on Saturday evening during BBC's Match of the Day.

The record Premier League goalscorer criticised Newcastle's attacking play and suggested that their numbers rank them as a mid-table side.

"They were awful in the final third today," Shearer said.

"They played some really good football in terms of getting into the final third, but their final pass or finish today was awful.

"There's their attacking numbers this season. It's very mid-tablish. But having said that, they are sixth in the league.

"And they have got no Wilson and no Isak in the last couple of games. They need Isak fit if they are going to improve those stats."