Manchester City drew against Everton and continues its negative streak. The hero of the day is Pickford who hypnotized Haaland with a ruse.
Nothing to do for the Manchester City. Another appointment postponed with the victory for Guardiola, who on Boxing Day, drew 1-1 against Everton. Haaland's missed penalty weighs heavily on the economy of the match. who let himself be hypnotized by Pickford. The goalkeeper tried everything to destabilize the Norwegian and in the end he succeeded.
Manchester City saved by Pickford, hypnotizes Haaland on the penalty kick
In the 53rd minute and with the score at 1-1, the English champions had the chance to take the lead through Haaland. Penalty kick for Manchester City and the former Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund player he showed up from eleven meters to try to break the spell. Before the opponent served, Pickford began to ensnare him with grimaces and movements: in particular, a big tongue sticking out towards the opponent's offensive end was sensational.
Pickford's big tongue to defuse the Manchester City striker
The attempt proved lucky as Haaland kicked a tremendous penalty: a central, slow, low shot that Pickford easily rejected. Credit to the goalkeeper for having understood the direction, but big demerits from Haaland who could have done much better. From a top-class bomber like him, one would definitely expect something else. The next goal was useless, as he was offside.
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Special day for Pickford who had written down all the information about the opposing shooters on a small bottle. An attention that turned out to be fortunate, and successful. Manchester City are paying the price, having won only one match in the last 13 matches in all competitions. The bad moment continues especially in the Premier League for Guardiola with two points in his last 4 outings. A total curse, which also affects individuals, as Erling Haaland demonstrated today.
