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The Norwegian could have won the game for Manchester City, but failed to beat Jordan Pickford from 12 yards.
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson has analysed Erling Haaland’s penalty miss against Everton on Boxing Day.
Man City vs Everton
Pep Guardiola’s men sought a victory over the Toffees to bounce back from last Saturday’s loss at Aston Villa, but could only draw 1-1 on home turf.
The game started commendably for the defending champions, who went ahead through Bernardo Silva in the 14th minute only for Iliman Ndiaye to level in the game's 36th minute.
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Haaland had a chance to put the hosts back in front eight minutes into the second half, but the forward was thwarted by Jordan Pickford's save and had a headed finish soon after ruled out for offside.
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It stayed that way, with Guardiola’s troops failing to close the gap on Liverpool, who host struggling Leicester City on Boxing Day.
Robinson believes Haaland felt the pressure of the moment, and the retired shot-stopper believes Pickford’s antics put off the Man City man.
“Jordan Pickford is good at putting pressure on strikers," said the former Spurs goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live. "Erling Haaland must have felt the pressure there, this place went silent.
“A decent save but a really poor penalty. He doesn't whip it around like a left-footer should. A poor penalty, but a good save.”
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Haaland has scored just twice in his last eight Premier League games.
What next for Man City?
Guardiola’s side return to Premier League action against Leicester on Sunday, December 29.
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