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Jordan Pickford saved a penalty from Anthony Gordon as Everton drew 0-0 with Newcastle at Goodison Park, with the Toffees now sat two points above the relegation zone

Jordan Pickford insists he took no extra satisfaction from his Anthony Gordon penalty save despite the abuse he continues to get from Newcastle United supporters. The Everton goalkeeper's first penalty save in almost 18 months ensured former team-mate Gordon endured a miserable return to Goodison Park.

Jordan Pickford gambled on Anthony Gordon going the opposite way to where he went a week earlier against Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.

Saturday's Premier League contest at Goodison Park started in homage to Jordan Pickford and ended in very much the same way.

Cheer up Jordan Pickford…”, the away end sung as Newcastle United’s supporters resumed their battle with their arch-nemesis. Yet once again, there was only one winner in a war that has turned emphatically in favour of the England number one.

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made the difference was he denied Anthony Gordon from the penalty spot to earn a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United.

The Toon ace - who joined from the Toffees for £40million in January 2023 - fluffed a crucial spot-kick in the goalless draw at Goodison Park. Boos echoed around Merseyside as Gordon prepared to slot past England teammate Jordan Pickford from 12 yards.