Christian Atsu plays cameo role for Everton in 3-0 win over Newcastle

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Ghana winger Christian Atsu played a cameo role for Everton in their 3-0 win over Newcastle  on Sunday.

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The Ghanaian international replaced Aaron Lennon with five minutes left to play as the Toffees rediscovered their form.

Atsu has been sidelined with injury since March 1 and only returned to the bench in their Europa League win over Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev.

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Roberto Martínez’s men eased their relegation concerns with a composed, controlled and clinical victory with goals from James McCarthy, Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley for a side seeking to re-establish a six-point gap between themselves and the relegation zone.