Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
August 2025
Anthony Gordon was sent off after a dangerous lunge on Virgil van Dijk left stud marks on the defender’s calf. Initially given a yellow card, VAR upgraded it to a red, leaving Newcastle down to ten men against Liverpool. The reckless foul drew widespread criticism online, with fans calling the challenge dangerous and “madness.” Gordon will miss three games as punishment, further denting Newcastle’s attacking depth after he was one of their brighter performers in the opening half.