FANS have been left shocked that Jordan Pickford avoided punishment after “punching” Erling Haaland.
Manchester City were threatening to extend their 3-0 lead as they broke away on the counter-attack against Everton.
Sky SportsEverton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford misjudged where the ball was set to drop and took out Haaland[/caption]
Riyad Mahrez’s cross into box was looped up into the air by Toffees defender Nathan Patterson.
And as the ball dropped back to earth, Pickford caught Haaland on the back of the head with a clumsy effort to knock the ball away.
But the goalkeeper managed to avoid getting booked or giving away a pen, despite fans comparing his actions to one Youtube boxer.
More to follow…
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