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

Gordon was booed throughout the goalless draw at Goodison Park following his acrimonious departure in January 2023.

This was not so much Everton versus Newcastle United as the battle of Anthony Gordon and Goodison Park. The ex-Everton winger might concede he played the stadium more than the game when missing a 34th minute penalty,

Anthony Gordon saw his penalty saved by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as Newcastle were beaten 2-0 at Goodison Park on Saturday evening in the Premier League