Premier League issue explanation as Anthony Gordon sent off by VAR in Liverpool clash
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The Premier League have explained why Anthony Gordon was sent off for a foul on Virgil van Dijk in Newcastle's clash with Liverpool after he was initially shown a yellow card.
The incident occurred late on in the first-half, with Gordon flying into Van Dijk from behind.
Referee Simon Hooper initially showed Gordon a yellow card, but he was instructed by VAR to take another look at the challenge on the pitchside monitor.
And Hooper ultimately decided to overturn his decision, showing Gordon a straight red for "serious foul play".
"After VAR review, the referee overturned his on-field decision of a yellow card to Anthony Gordon," the Premier League Match Centre explained on social media.
They then quoted Hooper's explanation, which read: "After review, the Newcastle United number 10 commits a serious foul play challenge.
My final decision is red card to Newcastle United number 10."
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer agreed with Hooper's decision, writing on social media: "What a stupid challenge man.
It's a red card all day."
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