David Moyes Reacts To Jordan Pickford’s World-Class Save: Can Pickford’s Brilliance Drive Everton Up the Table? | OneFootball

Everton snatched a memorable 3-2 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on 28th February 2026. The enduring image from that game was not a goal; it was a save. Jordan Pickford turned Sandro Tonali’s stoppage-time volley onto the crossbar in the dying seconds. This moment sent the travelling Toffees fans into absolute bedlam.

Pickford’s Stoppage-Time Miracle Seals Stunning Everton Win at St James’ Park

Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Everton manager David Moyes described the moment with raw emotion. He admitted he nearly ran onto the pitch to celebrate. “I was laughing. I was gonna run on the pitch and celebrate a save again. Sandro Tonali couldn’t have hit that any better. It was technically brilliant, but the save was out of this world. Jordan played well today, helped us out a lot, and his save was top-notch,” said the manager.

Jarrad Branthwaite gave Everton the lead before Jacob Ramsey levelled. However, Beto restored the advantage just two minutes later. Nick Pope fumbled Dwight McNeil’s shot to allow the goal. Newcastle pulled level again through Jacob Murphy’s fine volley with eight minutes remaining. Fellow substitute Thierno Barry restored Everton’s lead within seconds. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall surged into the box and squared for Barry to bundle home.

With Everton clinging to a 3-2 lead, Tonali gathered the ball outside the box in the 94th minute. He struck a venomous shot that seemed bound for the net. Pickford showed extraordinary reflexes and tipped the effort onto the post and out. The Toffees sealed the three points. Pickford himself called it the best save of his career.

Can Pickford’s Brilliance Drive Everton Up the Table This March?

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Jordan Pickford of Everton celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

We shouldn’t just ask if Pickford’s save was remarkable. It clearly was. Instead, we should look at what it says about Everton’s direction in March 2026. The 31-year-old England international has long carried heavy expectations at Goodison, now Hill Dickinson Stadium. This save happened at a perfect time for his story.

Everton sit eight points below the top four with ten matches to play. That gap requires consistent wins rather than just dramatic escapes. Yet this victory shows something truly hopeful. David Moyes has built a side that can handle pressure. They answer back repeatedly. They also find winning goals through substitutes when they need to adapt.

Everton took the lead three times against a Newcastle side that fought until the end. This shows a toughness that previous Everton teams under Moyes often lacked. Fans might worry that a keeper of Pickford’s talent shouldn’t have to save the team every week. The defence must protect him better, especially during set pieces, where Newcastle found too much space. Still, winning twice at Tyneside in two seasons carries a mental boost that stats can’t show. If Everton host Burnley on Tuesday with this momentum, March could offer much more than a boring mid-table finish.