Chaotic scenes involving Jordan Pickford broke out following Everton's victory over Newcastle United on Thursday night.
The Toffees managed an emphatic 3-0 win over Eddie Howe's side, with goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Beto.
It means Everton are now out of the relegation zone with the win, one point ahead of 18th-placed Luton.
Celebrations started to flow amongst the home fans and their players at the end of the clash.
Though tempers began to fray with Pickford upsetting several Newcastle players.
The ex-Sunderland shot-stopper appeared to aggravate Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.
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Stewards then came to the rescue as they looked to break up the altercation, with security then marching players away and off the pitch.
Pickford had apparently performed a knee slide towards the Newcastle fans, though it remains unclear whether it was that that started the fracas.
The goalkeeper certainly made light of the situation, and was even spotted all smiles shadow boxing as he went down the tunnel afterwards.
Sunderland fans relished the moment, with many taking to X after the goalkeeper's actions.
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One said: "Hahahahahahaha. Pickford got you all on strings. What a guy."
Another added: "They are fuming... another Bruno disasterclass and Pickford has them on strings."
A third wrote: "Jordan Pickford got you on strings. Brilliant."
With a fourth commenting: "As if this night could get any better!! We’re all bathing in Geordie tears tonight!"
Everton fan Dave Johnston believes Jordan Pickford is one of the best English goalkeepers in the Premier League and hopes he stays at the ToffeesThough Newcastle fans were less than impressed with Pickford's gestures.
One said: "This guy know where he is in the table?"
Another stated: "Stop milking it."
A third wrote: "Holy cringe."
The defeat for the Magpies means Howe's side are seventh in the Premier League, one point behind sixth-placed Manchester United.
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