Eddie Howe described Allan Saint-Maximin’s man-of-the-match display against Everton as “magical”, while Frank Lampard said the Frenchman was “unplayable”.

Saint-Maximin set up Ryan Fraser for Newcastle’s second goal as they beat Everton 3-1 to move out of the relegation zone and intensify pressure on the visitors by moving to within a point of the Toffees.

The forward topped the charts for dribbles (13), ten of which were successful and won 14 of his 22 duels. He helped create three chances, had two shots on target and ten touches in the opposition box.

Everton had no answer for Saint-Maximin all night – the Newcastle forward could have had two more assists had Joelinton’s finishing been better – and it showed with both managers picking him out for praise after the game.