May 11th, 2008 PREMIER LEAGUE RESULT Everton (1)3 Newcastle United (0)1 Yakubu 27, (pen)81 Owen (pen)46 Lescott 69 39,592 Everton secured fifth place in the 2008-09 Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Newcastle. Everton scored the first goal of the game after 27 minutes when Manuel Fernandes sent a free kick into the Newcastle area, and Yakubu rose above his marker to head home. The Blues had chances to increase their advantage before half time but couldn't quite manage it. Yakubu had a second goal disallowed and Fernandes forced keeper Steve Harper into a couple of saves. Everton didn't seem awake at the start of the second half and almost instantly gave away a penalty when Joseph Yobo brought down Charles N'Zogbia. Michael Owen converted the spot kick. Everton's response was good however, and on 69 minutes they went ahead again. Fernandes crossed and Joleon Lescott was there at the back post to score his tenth goal of an incredible season to show just why he has been crowned as Everton's player of the year. On 80 minutes, Everton won their first league penalty of the season when Leon Osman was brought down. Yakubu scored with ease from the spot to complete the win for the Toffees. Everton: Howard; Neville, Yobo (Baines 84), Jagielka, Lescott; Pienaar, Carsley (Rodwell 90), Osman, Fernandes; Yakubu, Anichebe (Gravesen 84) subs not used: Wessels, Gosling Yakubu heads in the first goal.* PREMIER LEAGUE RESULT Arsenal (0)1 Everton (0)0 Bendtner 76 Everton were beaten by a single goal at the Emirates Stadium as they failed to break down the Gunners' defence The goal came on 76 minutes when Armand Traore's cross was met by the head of Nicklas Bendtner. The defeat means that Everton still require a point from their final game at home to Newcastle next Sunday. Everton: Howard; Hibbert, Jagielka, Yobo, Lescott; Fernandes (Baines 90), Neville, Carsley (Yakubu 80), Osman, Pienaar ; Johnson (Anichebe 80) subs not used: Wessels, Rodwell Booked: Lescott *Match Images are used with the permission of Everton Football Club and are Copyright to Everton Football Club and Action Images.