[Getty Images]BBCMon, December 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM UTC·1 min readFormer Premier League midfielder Don Hutchinson says Newcastle 4-1 win at Everton on Saturday was "nigh on perfect" because of improved performances from certain players while others were afforded a rest.
The Magpies cruised to their first away victory of the season with summer signing Malick Thiaw scoring his first two goals for the club.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"The way Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento play as full-backs - high energy, really quick - allows Newcastle to get high up the pitch instead of being really defensive and losing territory," Hutchinson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"If Hall stays fit, he could push for a World Cup spot.
"Anthony Elanga had easily his best game for Newcastle - that was the Elanga I've been waiting to see. He was magnificent.
"That's with a few players, like Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, on the bench so as away wins go it was nigh on perfect.
"As for Malick Thiaw, I've commentated on him a lot of times for AC Milan and I saw the prospect in him, but I didn't see him being this good. For £35m - what a player."
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