Ross Barkley’s superb solo goal sets Everton on way to 3-0 win at Newcastle in Premier League

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Everton\'s Gareth Barry, right, and Newcastle United\'s Yoan Gouffran battle for the ball during the English Premier League match at St James\' Park, Newcastle England Tuesday March 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Owen Humphreys/PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

NEWCASTLE, England – Everton boosted its chances of finishing in the Champions League positions by beating Newcastle 3-0 on Tuesday, with an impressive win sparked by a brilliant goal from Ross Barkley.

The England international set off from inside his own half and powered through Newcastle’s defence before blasting home a fierce shot in the 22nd minute.

Romelu Lukaku fired a shot into the roof of the net in the 52nd and Leon Osman cemented victory with a third in the 87th after good work by Gerard Deulofeu, who helped set up all three goals.

Everton is six points behind fourth-place Arsenal with a game in hand.

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