Everton star Abdoulaye Doucoure compared to Premier League icon for his reaction to Anthony Gordon's missed penalty

Abdoulaye Doucoure let out his inner Martin Keown after Anthony Gordon's dramatic penalty miss in a 0-0 draw.

He Newcastle The star returned to Goodison Park and received an unpleasant reception from home fans following his controversial move from Merseyside in January 2023.

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Gordon had the opportunity to really irritate the Everton fans from 12 yards at the Gladys Street End with a chance to put their new team up 1-0.

Fortunately for the fans, it was Jordan Pickford – an uncompromising SunderlandEdit fan, who saved Gordon's penalty and ensured Newcastle missed the chance to take the lead.

While Pickford remained focused after his heroic penalty kick, the Everton fans celebrated as if they had won a trophy while taunting a distraught Gordon.

But it wasn't just the Toffees fans who enjoyed it as Doucoure couldn't resist confronting the winger, shouting and jumping alongside him before celebrating with Pickford.

It came after Doucoure had a goal disallowed in the first half.

Reacting to his response, fans were quick to note the similarities between the Frenchman and Arsenal Invincible and talkSPORT expert Keown.

One follower wrote: “Lovely nod to Doucoure's Martin Keown.”

A second fan said: “Doucoure doing a Martin Keown against Ruud Van Nistelrooy.”

A third said: “Doucoure went crazy with Martin Keown about Gordon,

Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Best player of the half for me, solely for marking Martin Keown when Gordon missed his pen.”

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Of course, fans refer to Keown's antics after Ruud van Nistelrooy's famous penalty miss in 2003.

He manchester united The striker hit the crossbar following a late penalty in a crucial clash with the Gunners at Old Trafford, prompting the former defender to shout and shout at the Dutch striker.

In a match that ended 0-0, it was possibly the closest Arsenal Invincibles came to defeat, and Keown's outburst is now an iconic image in Premier League history.

Arsenal were accused of “failing to ensure the appropriate behavior of their players” after scenes in Manchester in 2003 and fined £175,000.

Keown himself was also fined and suspended for three games.

Although there will surely be no danger of Doucoure being punished for his theatrical celebration.