Lukaku shines as unbeaten Everton leap to fourth


Everton's Romelu Lukaku (2nd R) scores his second goal against Newcastle United during their English Premier League match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, northern England, September 30, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples

(Reuters) - A stunning first-half performance by striker Romelu Lukaku guided Everton to a 3-2 home victory over Newcastle on Monday to lift his side to fourth and maintain the Premier League's only unbeaten record.

The 20-year-old Belgian, on a season-long loan from Chelsea, scored twice, set up a goal for teenager Ross Barkley and also had two efforts disallowed for offside in the first 45 minutes.

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