By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Published: 14:27 EST, 18 February 2026 | Updated: 14:27 EST, 18 February 2026
Newcastle's stunning first half against Qarabag was slightly soured by an apparent row between captain Kieran Trippier and four-goal hero Anthony Gordon.
The Premier League side produced a flawless opening 45 minutes in their Champions League play-off first leg to lead 5-0 courtesy of Gordon's four goals and Malick Thiaw's effort.
Gordon scored two goals from the penalty spot and it appears the latter one caused some tension between the goalscorer and Trippier over who was going to take it.
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Kieran Trippier (left) and Anthony Gordon (centre right) had to be separated at half-time