Jordan Pickford’s funny faces before Erling Haaland’s penalty miss
Jordan Pickford distracts Erling Haaland by making funny faces (Prime Video Sport)
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a silly face at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland before the penalty miss in today’s Premier League game.
It’s not often you see Haaland miss big chances like this, but the Norway international’s effort wasn’t the best, and Pickford had a hand to keep it out.
See below how Pickford may have got in his head before Haaland, after making funny faces at the City striker to try and put him off…
Jordan Pickford tries to clear Erling Haaland before his penalty…
… then his wink after saving it?#PLonPrime #MCIEVE pic.twitter.com/vVcb8KtxV3
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Pickford is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League on his day, although he has often had a difficult time with the Everton defense in front of him.
This was Pickford at his best, though, and it means City are still chasing a winner in today’s tight game at the Etihad Stadium.
Can Manchester City end their terrible run against Everton?
At the time of writing, it remains 1-1 between City and Everton, with Pep Guardiola’s side possibly heading for another disappointing result.
Bernardo Silva had given the home side the lead early in the game, before the Toffees hit back through Iliman Ndiaye.
City may have squandered their best chance with Haaland’s missed penalty, but there is still time to find a late winner.
This would be a huge result for Everton, however, if they can hang on, with Sean Dyche’s side often struggling in games this season and failing to climb the Premier League table.
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