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Pickford Saves Gordon’s Penalty in Goalless Draw Between Everton and Newcastle

A returning Anthony Gordon saw his penalty saved in a 0-0 draw between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park. Jordan Pickford’s save maintained Everton’s impressive home form, with the Toffees having collected a league-high 19 points at home since early April.

First Half: Missed Chances and Penalty Drama

Fresh off their first Premier League win of the season against Crystal Palace, Everton started confidently, matching Newcastle’s energy in the early stages. Newcastle nearly took the lead, however, when a seemingly unaware Iliman Ndiaye blocked Bruno Guimarães’ goal-bound effort. Everton also threatened to break the deadlock but had an Abdoulaye Doucouré header ruled out for offside after he nodded in James Garner’s deep cross.

The game’s first real moment of drama came shortly afterward. Following a lengthy VAR review, the referee awarded Newcastle a penalty after James Tarkowski pulled down Sandro Tonali in the box.

Former Everton player Anthony Gordon, facing a hostile reception from the Goodison Park crowd, stepped up to take the spot-kick.

However, his effort was saved by Jordan Pickford, who stopped his first penalty in nine attempts and kept the score level heading into halftime.

Second Half: Missed Opportunities and Stalemate

Despite both teams’ propensity for high-scoring matches—seven of the last eight Premier League games involving either side had produced over 2.5 goals—neither side managed to break through by the hour mark. Newcastle were the more positive of the two, with Gordon proving lively but lacking the finishing touch to make the difference.

Everton carved out a golden chance midway through the second half when Dwight McNeil played in Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The striker’s effort forced a low save from Nick Pope, and after Dan Burn tangled with Calvert-Lewin in the box, Idrissa Gueye blasted the follow-up over the bar. This moment of tension seemed to breathe life into the game, but both teams ultimately failed to capitalise on their opportunities.

Everton’s Resurgence and Newcastle’s Away Concerns

The draw extends Everton’s improvement, having taken five points from their last three matches after losing their opening four. The Toffees remain 16th in the table but have shown a marked upturn in form.

For Newcastle, the stalemate highlights their struggles on the road, with just one win in their last five away fixtures in 90 minutes. However, the Magpies sit sixth in the Premier League, having only suffered one league defeat so far this season.

Conclusion

Neither side could find the quality needed to secure all three points, resulting in a hard-fought but ultimately goalless draw. While Everton’s improved form continues to build momentum under Sean Dyche, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will be concerned about their lack of success away from home. Both teams will look to build on the positives from this match as they move forward in the Premier League season.

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