The decision to let the former Everton forward take the first-half spot kick was correct - it was just his execution that was flawed

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon has sent a defiant message following his penalty being saved by Jordan Pickford when facing his former club Everton at Goodison Park

Anthony Gordon missed a penalty against his former side to spark an almighty roar from the home fans as Newcastle United were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton in a feisty Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Anthony Gordon was denied from the penalty spot by Jordan Pickford as the rest of the Everton defense held on for dear life

After finally claiming their first win of the season last weekend, Everton boss Sean Dyche will be hoping to his side can make it two victories in a row as they take on Newcastle at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Since the start of last season, only Arsenal (21) and Liverpool (15) have kept more Premier League clean sheets than Everton (14), with today their first of 2024-25.

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Follow live coverage as Everton face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

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