Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has launched a fierce defence of Anthony Gordon, vehemently disagreeing with the controversial red card shown to the Magpies' winger during a heart-stopping 2-1 defeat at Liverpool.
The Match of the Day pundit took to social media to brand the decision 'extremely harsh', arguing that Gordon's challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister was a genuine attempt to play the ball and did not warrant a straight dismissal at a critical point in the match.
A Pivotal Moment at Anfield
The game's major flashpoint occurred in the second half when Gordon, already on a yellow card, lunged into a challenge with Mac Allister. Despite appearing to make contact with the ball, referee John Brooks deemed the tackle dangerous and produced a second yellow, reducing Eddie Howe's side to ten men.
Shearer's immediate reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, captured the fury of the Toon Army: 'Never a second yellow card. Never. Extremely harsh.' His view was echoed by many pundits and fans who felt the decision drastically altered the game's momentum.
Klopp's Reds Capitalise on the Advantage
With Newcastle down to ten men, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp swiftly introduced attacking talisman Mohamed Salah from the bench. The Egyptian superstar made an instant impact, turning the game on its head with two late, devastating goals to snatch all three points for the Reds in a dramatic finale.
The result leaves Newcastle with a single point from their opening two fixtures, heaping early pressure on their Premier League campaign. The dismissal of Gordon, a key attacking threat, will be a major talking point for days to come, raising questions once more about the consistency of officiating in the Premier League.
