Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer in agreement on Pickford after Everton draw v Arsenal
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were in awe of Jordan Pickford’s “excellent” performance for Everton in the 0-0 draw against Arsenal.
The 30-year-old has been singled out for his efforts in single-handedly thwarting the Arsenal attack on Saturday [14 December] as Sean Dyche’s men earned a hard-fought point at the Emirates.
Lineker and Shearer joined the long line of those to heap praise on the goalkeeper on The Rest is Football [16 December, 33:18] after a Man of the Match display in North London.
Lineker said: “Pickford was really excellent; he’s having a great season, actually.”
Shearer added: “Yeah, he is. [He] made one or two really great saves.”
Jordan Pickford can save Everton from relegation this season
Pickford capped off a fantastic week for Everton with a potentially job-saving performance for Dyche at the Emirates.
The Friedkin Group received Premier League approval to complete their Goodison Park takeover ahead of the clash [Alan Myers], and while Goodison News understands there is still no concrete timeline for the takeover to be completed, it is still progressing towards completion.
Dyche has followed up a resounding 4-0 win against Wolves with a draw away at Arsenal against all the odds – the tide could be turning on Merseyside.
However, the share of the spoils is entirely of Pickford’s doing – the home supporters even attempted to put off the goalkeeper with targeted chants, but to no avail.
He is now the first Premier League goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at the Emirates this season.
The Toffees still linger three points above the relegation zone with a game in hand, but they will now be brimming with confidence heading into clashes against Premier League high-flyers Chelsea and struggling champions Manchester City.
Pickford, take a bow – the point against Arsenal as a result of his efforts could be the moment Everton reflect upon at the end of the season as the moment the fortunes properly changed at Goodison Park.
In other Everton news, The Friedkin Group have laid out their January transfer plans for the Blues.
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