Anthony Gordon was shown a straight red card during Newcastle United’s FA Cup clash against Brighton.
Eddie Howe fielded a strong lineup on Sunday afternoon as Brighton paid a visit to St James’ Park for the fifth round of the FA Cup.
With Newcastle United still fighting on three fronts this season, Howe is eager to end the trophy drought and the FA Cup offers another chance at silverware.
Alexander Isak returned to the lineup, and he was joined in a front three alongside Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes.
Yankuba Minteh equalised for Brighton after Isak’s opener, and while searching for a winner, disaster struck for Gordon.
Anthony Gordon faces red card vs Brighton
Heading into the final 10 minutes of the match, Gordon was involved in an incident with Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke.
Referee Anthony Taylor did not hesitate to reach for a red card, sending Newcastle down to 10 men. After a review from VAR, the decision stood.
A direct red card means Gordon is set to serve a three-match suspension in all domestic matches.
These are the three games Gordon is set to miss:
- West Ham (A)
- Liverpool – Carabao Cup Final (N)
- Brentford (A)
Anthony Gordon set to miss Carabao Cup final
It is just two weeks until Newcastle will make the trip to Wembley to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
Gordon’s suspension means that Newcastle will be without their star winger for the trip to London.
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Howe will have to choose between the likes of Joelinton, Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy to replace Gordon in his attacking trio.
Newcastle can appeal the decision, which may reduce Gordon’s suspension or remove it completely, but as things stand he will not be available for the cup final.
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