Alan Shearer has given his immediate reaction to Anthony Gordon's red card against Liverpool. The Monday night contest between the Reds and Newcastle was expected to be a feisty affair, especially with the saga surrounding Alexander Isak dominating the club's transfer activity in recent weeks.
The hosts dominated the opening half an hour without finding the net, and were left shellshocked when Ryan Gravenberch found an opener before Gordon made a rash challenge on Virgil van Dijk, which was initially given as a yellow before a VAR intervention saw Simon Hooper overturn his decision. And now, Shearer has shared his thoughts.
Shearer Reacts to Gordon Red Card
Taking to social media, Shearer - who was spotted at St James' Park - slammed Gordon for the challenge, posting on X:
"What a stupid challenge man. It’s a red card all day."
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