Phil Jagielka blasts "disrespectful" Alan Pardew

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has branded Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew "disrespectful".

Pardew claimed that his side were on a different level to the Blues before their clash on the final day of last season and Jagielka admits that he was unhappy with the comments.

"I wouldn't say there was a bit of an edge to the game, but I think it's a little bit disrespectful for someone to say something like that after one good season," said Jagielka.

"In the Premier League it's all about consistency, and if you look at how we have performed over the years, then it's a little bit disrespectful to come out and say something like that.

"Fair play, Newcastle had a fantastic season and massively overachieved, but they aren't the first team to overachieve for a season."

Everton entertain the Magpies at Goodison Park on Monday night.