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'Wanted to help too much' – Bruno Guimaraes gives verdict on Anthony Gordon's costly red card for Virgil van Dijk challenge in Newcastle's loss to Liverpool

Bruno Guimaraes believes Anthony Gordon "wanted to help too much" which led to his red card during Newcastle's loss to Liverpool. On the stroke of half-time, Gordon lunged clumsily into Virgil van Dijk’s right leg from behind, leaving the Liverpool captain in pain. What initially looked like a yellow-card offence was swiftly upgraded to a straight red after VAR intervention, leaving Eddie Howe’s side fighting an uphill battle.

'Not sure I saw a football match' – Arne Slot slams ten-man Newcastle's set-piece driven approach against Liverpool & hails his players for 'standing strong'

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has slammed ten-man Newcastle's set-piece driven approach in Monday's Premier League thriller at St James' Park. The night will ultimately be remembered for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who sealed a 3-2 victory for the Reds with a composed strike in the 100th minute, leaving Eddie Howe's team devastated.

Anthony Gordon issues public apology to Virgil van Dijk after horror red card tackle in Newcastle's loss to Liverpool & insists 'my intentions were pure'

Newcastle star Anthony Gordon has issued a public apology to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for his horror red card tackle while insisting that his "intentions were pure". The 23-year-old was initially shown a yellow card, but referee Simon Hooper upgraded it to a straight red following a VAR review. It was a reckless challenge as Gordon’s studs raked the back of Van Dijk's calf.

‘Nasty tackle’ – Anthony Gordon criticised for red card challenge on Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk as Dutchman’s legs are left with stud marks from Newcastle winger

Anthony Gordon was brutally criticised for his challenge on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk which led to his sending off at the stroke of half-time, leaving Newcastle United down to ten players. In a moment madness, the English forward flew into Van Dijk's right leg from the back as the Reds defender was left with stud marks on his calf.