Anthony Gordon releases statement following Newcastle 2 Liverpool 3 | OneFootball

Anthony Gordon once again started up front for Newcastle United on Monday night.

An excellent first half saw United do everything but score as they were easily the better team, dominating Liverpool.

Though with their first serious effort, Liverpool took the lead on 35 minutes when a Gravenberch effort from outside the box went in off the post.

Newcastle United were temporarily rocked but then came right back at the visitors, only for in added time before the break, Anthony Gordon slid with a reckless challenge and caught Virgil van Dijk.

Initially a yellow card given but then VAR directing the on-pitch referee to the monitor and only one outcome then of course.

Anthony Gordon will now miss the next three Premier League matches against Leeds, Wolves and Bournemouth, with the former Everton winger keen though to give his apologies and explain what happened.

Anthony Gordon statement via his social media:

“I want to sincerely apologise to my teammates and the fans.

“My intentions were pure.

“I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle.

“I also want to apologise to Virgil, I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose. We spoke after and he knows that.

“More importantly, I’m so proud of the time I spent I spent on the pitch and how we played tonight.

“The atmosphere from you all is what makes SJP so special.

“I love everything we stand for as a club and no more than right now.

“I’ll be back and better, the same as every other setback I have ever faced.

“See you soon.”

Newcastle 2 Liverpool 3 – Monday 25 August 2025 8pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Gordon red card 45+3, Bruno 57, Osula 88

Liverpool

Gravenberch 35, Ekitike 46, Nugumoha 90+10

Possession was Newcastle 38% Liverpool 62%

Total shots were Newcastle 10 Liverpool 5

Shots on target were Newcastle 3 Liverpool 4

Corners were Newcastle 7 Liverpool 1

Touches in the box Newcastle 27 Liverpool 15

Newcastle team v Liverpool:

Pope, Trippier (Hall 76), Schar (Thiaw 81), Burn, Livramento, Joelinton (Ramsey 76), Tonali (Miley 66), Bruno, Barnes (Osula 76), Gordon, Elanga

Unused subs:

Ramsdale, Botman, Jacob Murphy, Willock

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Newcastle United upcoming match schedule:

Saturday 30 August – Leeds v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 13 September – Newcastle v Wolves (3pm)

Saturday 20 September – Bournemouth v Newcastle (3pm)

Sunday 28 September– Newcastle v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 5 October– Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports