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Two of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers went head-to-head at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.Indeed, it could be argued that Jordan Pickford and David Raya are the standout shot-stoppers in the to...

It happens to the best of us Two of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers went head-to-head at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Indeed, it could be argued that Jordan Pickford and David Raya are the standout shot-stoppers in the top flight. After all, they both regularly come in towards the top, or at the top, of the clean sheet charts, and neither are a stranger to truly outstanding saves.

But like any goalkeeper, both are capable of making mistakes. In this instance, Raya got away with the mistakes he made. Pickford, on the other hand, made one error , and Everton were punished for it.

That slice of good fortune — not that you don’t make your own luck, of course — is what can separate a team from winning a title or not. Or, qualifying for Europe or not. The remainder of Everton’s season won’t be defined by their 2-0 loss at the home of the league leaders.

But for 89 minutes (94, if you include the first-half stoppage time), Everton were brilliant. Resilient in defence, despite missing Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski, and yet offering more than enough threat in attack. Iliman Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil worked back tirelessly, though both of them — especially in the first half — had their moments.

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