Newcastle's Anthony Gordon sees a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford as they draw with Everton at Goodison Park.
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon saw his penalty saved by Everton keeper Jordan Pickford at Goodison Park
Everton had earlier seen an Abdoulaye Doucoure header ruled out for offside and Tonali's shot was cleared off the line by Iliman Ndiaye as both sides tried to make the breakthrough in a scrappy encounter. Pickford seemed to relish the psychological battle with Gordon as he waited to take the penalty and sparked wild celebrations as he dived to his left to save a poor effort, with Everton fans taking the opportunity to add to their former player's misery.
This was a gritty and resilient Everton performance but if this is going to be transformed into something other than another season of struggle, they will rely heavily on Pickford - fortunately for Sean Dyche he has proved up to the task time and again in recent seasons.Gordon will have expected a hostile reception on his return to Everton and he was not disappointed on what was a miserable day for the forward, who came to prominence as a youngster at Goodison Park.
Gordon, normally so elegant on the ball, gave the impression of a quality player just trying too hard, a slip with no-one near him in the first half greeted with delight by the home fans. He also missed a chance late on when he blazed over from the angle when clean through. Isak cannot return quick enough for Newcastle's liking, while Howe would also be delighted to eventually have the injury-plagued Callum Wilson available.After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.
Everton have won six of their last eight Premier League matches at Goodison Park . Since the first game in this run on April 6, the Toffees have won more home points than any other Premier League side .
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