LFC Live - Anthony Gordon reveals what he said to Van Dijk after his red card for horror tackle

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Jonathan Burnett

Tue 26 August 2025 12:01, UK

Anthony Gordon opened up about what he said to Virgil van Dijk after his horror tackle that earned a red card and extended Newcastle suspension.

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James’ Park laid witness to by far the most eventful Premier League match of the new season on Monday night as Rio Nguhoma’s 110th-minute strike decided a five-goal thriller in Liverpool’s favour and a 3-2 win.

Newcastle dominated the early stages after Joelinton was lucky to avoid a yellow card in a sign of things to come from referee Simon Hooper, who brandished a total of six cards across a hot-tempered match.

Eddie Howe’s side found themselves two goals down either side of half-time before Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula‘s goals brought them back level to 2-2, but Newcastle’s attempts to complete their comeback weren’t helped by Gordon.

Simon Hooper had an eventful evening at St.

James’ Park (Credit: Imago)

Newcastle were already a goal down to Ryan Gravenberch‘s long-range strike when Gordon chased down Van Dijk in Liverpool’s backline, as he slid in to catch the Liverpool captain and got none of the ball.

Hooper initially brandished a yellow card in Gordon’s direction before VAR intervened to demand a second look at the challenge, which left the referee in no doubt that the card needed upgrading to red.

The dismissal left Newcastle without a focal point in attack until Osula’s introduction off the bench, and after the substitute’s 88th-minute strike proved to be in vain, Gordon posted on his Instagram story.