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Topics: Everton, Liverpool, Jordan Pickford, Premier League, Fan Reactions
Ryan Smart
Topics: Everton, Liverpool, Jordan Pickford, Premier League, Fan Reactions
Fans spotted what Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford did immediately after his side scored a dramatic equaliser in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool - and it sums him up.
James Tarkowski fired in a half-volley from close range with what was effectively the final kick of the game to secure a 2-2 draw for Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
The home crowd erupted and there were immediately chaotic scenes, with some supporters piling onto the pitch - and one even uprooted the corner flag and waved it above his head.
After a lengthy VAR check for a potential offside and foul on Ibrahima Konate, the goal was cleared and the full-time whistle was blown shortly afterwards.
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Pickford would be at the centre of the furore that occurred after the whistle, with Curtis Jones kicking off a furious scuffle by shoving Abdoulaye Doucoure after he celebrated in front of the Liverpool supporters. The brawl is likely to be investigated by police, as per PGMOL's Keith Hackett, after a bottle appeared to hit the Toffees goalkeeper.
But fans noticed Pickford in the background after Everton scored - and it spoke volumes.
TNT Sports showed a replay of Liverpool manager Arne Slot's furious reaction to Tarkowski's strike, with Pickford just about visible at the back of the shot.
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The Everton goalkeeper put in a contender for the longest knee slide of the season in front of the Main Stand before celebrating.
One fan wrote: "All timer knee slide there."
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A second said: "Rumour has it he's still sliding."
A third added: "Like a kid sliding on his socks through the kitchen."
A fourth wrote: "Pickford knee slide in the background has given me the biggest smile ever."
And a fifth claimed: "The way Pickford flies into shot here is all time. Could be a top five knee slide ever."