Newcastle vs Liverpool referee gives two reasons for sending off Anthony Gordon

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Search Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon was sent off during his side's clash with Liverpool on Monday evening.

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon (left) was sent off during his side’s clash with Liverpool (Image: Getty )

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon was sent off against Liverpool because he challenged with speed and made contact on Virgil van Dijk.

The England international was given his marching orders in stoppage time at the end of the first half, with his team trailing 1-0 in the Premier League encounter at St James' Park.

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Gordon was named up front for Newcastle in the absence of Alexander Isak, who has refused to play for the Magpies while he pursues a transfer to Liverpool.

And his sending off made Newcastle’s unenvious task of trying to overturn a one-goal deficit against the reigning Premier League champions even harder.

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With the first half almost over, Gordon jumped in to challenge Van Dijk, who was attempting to play a long ball forward.

The Newcastle man caught Van Dijk’s calf as the Netherlands international landed in a heap on the ground.

Referee Simon Hooper initially brandished a yellow card for the challenge, with Gordon seemingly getting off lightly following the foul.

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk had stud marks on his leg following Anthony Gordon’s challenge (Image: Sky Sports)

But after a VAR review from Hooper, the referee upgraded the booking to a red card as Gordon was forced to leave the pitch.

And explaining his decision, Hooper announced: “After review, the Newcastle United No.

My final decision is red card to Newcastle United No.

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