Jordan Pickford distracts Erling Haaland by pulling funny faces (Prime Video Sport)
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made ridiculous faces at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland before missing a penalty kick in today's Premier League match.
It's not often you see Haaland miss big chances like this, but the Norwegian international's effort wasn't the best, and Pickford took the initiative to clear the ball.
Watch below as Pickford may have gotten into Haaland's head beforehand, after he pulled funny faces at the City striker in an attempt to keep him out…
Jordan Pickford tries to keep Erling Haaland away before the penalty kick…
…So he winked at him after memorizing it?#PLonPrime #MCIEVE pic.twitter.com/vVcb8KtxV3
– Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 26, 2024
Pickford is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League on his day, even if he often has a difficult time with the Everton defense in front of him.
This was Pickford at his best, and it means City are still chasing the winner of today's close encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Can Manchester City end its bad campaign against Everton?
At the time of writing, the score is 1-1 between City and Everton, with Pep Guardiola's side likely headed towards another disappointing result.
Bernardo Silva had given the home team the lead earlier in the match, before the Toffees responded through Elimane Ndiaye.
City may have wasted their best chance with Haaland's missed penalty, but there is still time for them to find a late winner.
This would be a great result for Everton, if they can hold on, as Sean Dyche's side have often struggled in games this season and have failed to move up the Premier League table.
