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

The 23-year-old England international had been taunted by Everton supporters from minute one and the roof came off Goodison Park as Jordan Pickford dived to his left to deny his ex-team-mate. ‘I’ve never seen a reaction in a football stadium to a penalty miss than this!’ Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports’ commentary of the Premier League clash.

Harvey Barnes has revealed what Anthony Gordon was told in the Newcastle United dressing room following his penalty miss against Everton. Gordon was booed throughout the goalless draw at Goodison Park following his acrimonious departure in January 2023 and missed a golden opportunity to give Eddie Howe’s side the lead.