It was the Park End’s turn to house the Everton flags for Newcastle’s visit so the travelling fans in the corner of the Bullens Road stand had a close-up view of the “And if you know your history” banner that showed Everton’s nine League Championships, five FA Cups and European Cup-Winners’ Cup.

Anthony Gordon was denied from the penalty spot by Jordan Pickford as the rest of the Everton defense held on for dear life

The 23-year-old England international had been taunted by Everton supporters from minute one and the roof came off Goodison Park as Jordan Pickford leapt to his left to deny his ex-team-mate. ‘I’ve never seen a reaction in a football stadium to a penalty miss than this!’ Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports’ commentary of the Premier League clash.