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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.

'Isak is a rat' T-shirts sold outside St James' Park before Newcastle's huge clash with Liverpool as Magpies fans make feelings known over wantaway striker

Newcastle United fans made their feelings clear about wantaway forward Alexander Isak as T-shits with 'Isak is a rat' written on them were sold outside St James' Park ahead of the Magpies' crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool. The Swedish forward has publicly stated that his relationship with Newcastle is over as he is determined to join the Reds this summer.

VIDEO: WWE star JD McDonagh sparks huge chorus of boos after unveiling Alexander Isak Liverpool shirt at live event in NEWCASTLE

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has dominated headlines all summer, and now it has crossed into the world of WWE. During a live event in Newcastle on August 24, Liverpool-supporting wrestler JD McDonagh provoked outrage from the local crowd by unveiling a Reds shirt with Isak’s name and number on the back. The stunt has added even more fuel to an already fiery transfer saga.