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Everton shows fight after 10-point deduction to beat Newcastle, Spurs lose again

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Everton's Dwight McNeil in action against Newcastle.[Everton]

A 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules had plunged Everton into the relegation zone and threatened to end its 70-year stay in England's top division.

The Merseyside club is not out of danger yet but on Thursday climbed above the drop zone with a 3-0 win against Newcastle to underline its determination to battle its way to safety.

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