Fans spot what Jordan Pickford did to ‘rattle’ Erling Haaland seconds before Man City man missed penalty
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JORDAN PICKFORD and Everton employed the dark arts to help extend Manchester City's dismal recent run. The Everton keeper denied Erling Haaland from the spot during City's 1-1 draw with the Toffees on Boxing Day. Pickford correctly dived to his right to keep out Haaland's effort after Savinho had been felled in the box.
![[Jordan Pickford denied Erling Haaland from the spot as Everton frustrated Man City]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jordan-pickford-everton-congratulated-teammates-959890965.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Seamus Coleman was booked ahead of the penalty after appearing to mouth something into the Norweigan striker's ear. And fans were in hysterics as England No. 1 Pickford did his best to put off Haaland during a lengthy build-up. The 30-year-old pulled a wild face in Haaland's direction, before sticking his tongue out at the City striker.
![[The Norweigan saw his pen saved by the England keeper]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/erling-haaland-manchester-city-denied-959889453.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Moments later, he guessed right to deny Haaland a first home league goal since October. One fan laughed on X: "It's been 70 years since I've been following Everton. Pickford represents us like no one else.". Another said: "He also winked at him after saving it.".
![[Fans were in hysterics after spotting Pickford's antics before the kick was taken]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000959891120.jpg?strip=all&w=576)
While a third added: "Don't blame Haaland for missing, I'd be gobsmacked too.". FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. And a fourth joked: "Me looking at the leftover turkey.". TV cameras caught Pickford looking at his water bottle before the spot-kick. He appeared to have a cheat sheet written on it, featuring the most likely destination for penalties from all of City's main stars.
![[The Toffees skipper also had a cheat sheet printed on his water bottle]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-picture-shows-drinks-bottle-959898523.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
City were booed from the field following the draw, which left them with just one win in 13 games. Following the game, Guardiola said: "We played really good but we are in the period right now that is what happens, we create, we concede the first time [an Everton shot] arrives. But yeah, we keep going.
