Everton 0-0 Newcastle: Player Ratings as Jordan Pickford saves Gordon’s penalty in entertaining stalemate

Everton hosted Newcastle in the Premier League in the last game of Saturday, October 5 as the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

Both teams made decent starts to the contest but the Magpies dominated possession in the first half. With 70% of the ball, they created multiple chances to score and were awarded a penalty after a foul on Sandro Tonali. Anthony Gordon stepped up to take it but saw his penalty saved by Jordan Pickford. The first half ended with Everton and Newcastle deadlocked at 0-0.

The second half saw a similar trajectory for the game as both teams pushed forward in search of the go-ahead goal. Both managers made multiple changes to their XI in order to snatch the win, but only Everton managed a decent chance which went begging. Neither side could break the deadlock and had to settle for a point apiece in the end.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Everton Player Ratings vs Newcastle:

Goalkeeper

Jordan Pickford – 8/10

Pickford made three total saves in the game, including a save to deny Anthony Gordon from the penalty spot and was adjudged player of the match.

Defenders

James Garner – 7.5/10

Garner won seven duels, making two clearances, two interceptions and five tackles.

James Tarkowski – 7.5/10

The Everton skipper won eight duels, making 10 clearances, two blocks and four tackles. He also conceded the penalty but was lucky that Pickford saved it.

Michael Keane – 7/10

Keane won just one duel but made nine clearances and two interceptions.

Ashley Young – 7/10

Young won three of his four duels, making three clearances, two tackles and one interception.

Midfielders

Abdoulaye Doucoure – 7/10

Doucoure passed the ball with 77% accuracy, including three key passes. He also won six duels.

Orel Mangala – 6.5/10

Mangala had a poor game in midfield and was also subbed off.

Jack Harrison – 6/10

Harrison, too, was off colour and did not contribute much to his team’s cause.

Dwight McNeil – 7/10

McNeil had a decent game as he played two key passes and won three duels, but was also booked.

Iliman Ndiaye – 7.5/10

Ndiaye played the entire game and won 10 duels, completed five dribbles and played two accurate crosses.

Forwards

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6.5/10

Calvert-Lewin attempted two shots with both of those on target but was unable to score.

Substitutes

Idrissa Gueye – 6.5/10

He came on midway through the second period but could not make much of a difference.

Tim Iroegbunam – 6.5/10

He came on in the second period and could not alter the course of the game for Everton.

Manager

Sean Dyche – 7/10

Dyche did not try and impact the game much with his substitutions and let his team secure a decent result.

Newcastle Player Ratings vs Everton:

Goalkeeper

Nick Pope – 7/10

Pope made two saves from inside the box in a decent game overall.

Defenders

Kieran Trippier – 7.5/10

Trippier won just four of his 12 duels but made three tackles and one block. He also played two key passes and three accurate crosses.

Fabian Schar – 6.5/10

Schar won three duels and made two tackles and one interception. He also played four long balls and was booked for a foul.

Dan Burn – 7.5/10

Burn was solid at the back as he won eight duels, making three clearances and two tackles.

Lewis Hall – 7/10

Hall won three duels, making one clearance, one interception and two tackles.

Midfielders

Sandro Tonali – 7/10

Tonali earned the penalty for Newcastle. He also saw two shots blocked and won five duels.

Bruno Guimaraes – 7.5/10

Newcastle’s captain for this match, Guimaraes passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including five long balls. He also won six duels.

Joelinton – 7.5/10

Joelinton played three key passes and won five duels in a well-rounded performance.

Forwards

Jacob Murphy – 7/10

Murphy passed the ball with 82% accuracy and won four duels. He also made one interception and four tackles.

Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10

Anthony Gordon missed a crucial penalty for Newcastle in the first period. He also won six duels and played one key pass.

Harvey Barnes – 6.5/10

Barnes put in an average performance and was subbed off in the second period.

Substitutes

Miguel Almiron – 7/10

Almiron played one key pass, won one duel but saw both of his shots go off-target.

Jow Willock – 6.5/10

He replaced Murphy but could not impact the game positively.

Valentino Livramento – 6.5/10

He replaced Trippier after he received a knock in the second period.

Sean Longstaff – 6.5/10

He replaced Tonali in the second half and had a decent cameo.

Manager

Eddie Howe – 7/10

Howe did not make attacking substitutions either and let his team secure a draw away from home.