Rafa Benitez: I don't have information on Newcastle takeover

Wayne Rooney scored his 10th goal of the season for Everton as they held off a frustrated Newcastle side at St James' Park.

Wayne Rooney scored his 10th goal of the season for Everton as they held off a frustrated Newcastle side at St James' Park.

Wayne Rooney scored his 10th goal of the season for Everton as they held off a wasteful Newcastle side at St James' Park.

Rafa Benitez insisted he was still in the dark over Amanda Staveley's proposed Newcastle takeover after seeing his team slump to a seventh defeat in eight Premier League outings.

Wayne Rooney's 27th-minute goal ultimately secured a 1-0 win for Everton at St James' Park as they extended their unbeaten run under new manager Sam Allardyce to four games.

Much of the talk on Tyneside ahead of kick-off surrounded reports that Staveley's PCP Capital Partners are close to agreeing a £300 million deal...