Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon will miss the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool after receiving a straight red card in Sunday's FA Cup match against Brighton.
The England international was dismissed in the second half of the fifth-round clash.
Gordon's suspension means he will be unavailable for the Wembley showpiece scheduled for Sunday, 16 March, 2025.
The red card came after an incident involving Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
Anthony Gordon was sent off after a moment of madness against Brighton
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Newcastle now face the prospect of taking on Liverpool without one of their key attacking players.
Gordon was dismissed after appearing to push van Hecke in the face during a tussle between the players.
The incident occurred shortly after Gordon was denied a penalty claim.
Referee Anthony Taylor showed a straight red card for the offence, which was deemed forceful and aggressive.
The VAR officials reviewed the incident but saw no reason to overturn the on-field decision.
The dismissal was particularly needless as the whistle had already blown and play had stopped when Gordon raised his arm against the Brighton defender.
The foolish push could now cost Newcastle dearly in their upcoming cup final.
Gordon will now serve a standard three-match suspension following the straight red card.
This ban includes Newcastle's upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley.
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Anthony Gordon was shown a red card after shoving Jan Paul van Hecke in the face
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The match is scheduled for Sunday, 16 March, representing a significant blow to Eddie Howe's side.
With just one game between now and the final, Gordon's suspension is unlikely to be reduced.
The timing couldn't be worse for the scouser, who will miss the opportunity to face his former club Everton's big rivals Liverpool.
Newcastle will now need to prepare for the Wembley showpiece without one of their most influential attacking players.
