{"id":624458,"date":"2025-08-25T22:26:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T21:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=624458"},"modified":"2025-09-04T08:28:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:28:55","slug":"anthony-gordon-red-card-what-happened-to-newcastle-united-winger-against-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/anthony-gordon-red-card-what-happened-to-newcastle-united-winger-against-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Gordon Red Card: What Happened to Newcastle United Winger Against Liverpool?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United started the night rough at St. James&rsquo; Park against Liverpool. Anthony Gordon saw red in the first half of their Premier League clash on Monday. Gordon was dismissed in the 45th minute after a reckless challenge on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.&nbsp;<\/p><p>This turned an already challenging game into an uphill battle. Initially Gordon was shown a yellow card by referee Simon Hooper. The decision was then upgraded to a straight red after a VAR review. The Premier League explained on social media:&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong><em>&ldquo;After VAR review, the referee overturned his on-field decision of a yellow card to Anthony Gordon. The challenge is with speed and makes clear contact on the Liverpool number 4&rsquo;s calf. My final decision is a red card to Newcastle United number 10.&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The mark on Virgil van Dijk's leg after Anthony Gordon's tackle &#128563; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yQqEwDodXG\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/yQqEwDodXG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNUK\/status\/1960071797241471314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 25, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Did Anthony Gordon See Red Card<\/h2><p>Gordon was deployed as a central striker in the absence of Alexander Isak. He had started the match energetically, creating several chances. He then almost scored with a header from Harvey Barnes&rsquo; cross. However, frustration set in as Liverpool began to dominate possession.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Especially after Ryan Gravenberch&rsquo;s opener from distance gave the visitors the lead and the confidence. In an attempt to inject aggression into Newcastle&rsquo;s play, Gordon lunged into Van Dijk while pressing high. He caught him on the back of the calf with his studs.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/bukayo-saka-injury-update-how-many-games-will-the-arsenal-winger-miss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Bukayo Saka Injury Update: How Many Games Will the Arsenal Winger Miss?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Van Dijk later revealed deep stud marks on his leg where Gordon collided with him. Former players were quick to react. Newcastle legend Alan Shearer wrote on social media: <strong><em>&ldquo;What a stupid challenge man. It&rsquo;s a red card all day.&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong> Ex-Arsenal forward Theo Walcott told the BBC:&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong><em>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a striker&rsquo;s tackle. He&rsquo;s still got that fire in the belly and he&rsquo;s not thinking there at all. Virgil van Dijk wouldn&rsquo;t go down if he wasn&rsquo;t hurt. It&rsquo;s a red card, for me.&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong> Thierry Henry echoed those sentiments on Sky Sports: <strong><em>&ldquo;At the time it happened, I said it was a red. Why put yourself in this situation?&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/liverpool-plot-fresh-move-for-alexander-isak-as-tensions-rise-with-newcastle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Liverpool Plot Fresh Move for Alexander Isak As Tensions Rise With Newcastle<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What It Means for Newcastle United<\/h2><p>The sending-off compounded Newcastle&rsquo;s woes. Already missing Isak, Gordon&rsquo;s suspension adds to Eddie Howe&rsquo;s striker crisis. Even so, the Magpies gave the Reds a worthy fight to end the match on a 2-3 defeat. Gordon now possibly faces a three-match ban, leaving Newcastle scrambling for attacking options at this moment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United started the night rough at St. James&rsquo; Park against Liverpool. Anthony Gordon saw red in the first half of their Premier League clash on Monday. Gordon was dismissed in the 45th minute after a reckless challenge on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.&nbsp; This turned an already challenging game into an uphill battle. 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