- Anthony Gordon’s penalty was saved and Everton drew 0-0 with Newcastle
- Jordan Pickford says he knew where his former teammate was going to place him
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Jordan Pickford has revealed how he knew where Anthony Gordon was going to place his penalty in Everton’s draw with Newcastle.
The Magpies were awarded a penalty for the second week in a row when James Tarkowski dragged Sando Tonali into the box on the half-hour mark.
Gordon stepped forward to take the ball in the absence of Alexander Isak, but his attempt was stopped by his former Toffees team-mate Pickford, who dived to his left.
The England international goalkeeper says he knew where Gordon was going to place the penalty once it was called.
“I watched the game last week and he reversed it against Ederson and the previous one was the same way, so I figured I would go left, so today I told Ross I was going to go left and so I did.” “. Pickford told Sky Sports
‘(He) hit my knee. “I don’t think Ant executed it perfectly and he’ll be disappointed, but I’m there to save him and that’s what I did.”
Anthony Gordon’s first-half penalty was saved and Everton drew 0-0 with Newcastle
Jordan Pickford says he knew where his former Toffees teammate was going to put him
When asked if it helps to play against a former teammate, he added: “Not really, try to double bluff each other and I’ll get over it tonight.”
“I’m happy because it’s a great moment in the game and he managed to keep the tie and move forward.”
Pickford and Gordon were seen chatting shortly after the game ended and the former revealed what they talked about.
“He just asked me why I went that way and I just told him you went right the last two times, so I figured you went left and I did,” Pickford said.
“I’m leaning on the pens and I think it’s the first time I’ve played for Everton in a long time.” It is a satisfaction, the clean sheet and we base ourselves on that.”
Pickford and Gordon were seen chatting shortly after the match at Goodison Park.
The draw at Goodison Park has ensured Everton stay clear of relegation, with Sean Dyche’s side two points ahead of 18th-placed Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have missed the chance of a top-four finish after a second successive draw.