Newcastle United fans are calling for the departure of £112k/week player,
Anthony Gordon, after a dismal display against Arsenal at St. James’ Park, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.
Gordon’s performance was heavily criticized, with fans expressing their frustration on social media.
## Fan Reaction
– “Not even being reactive, get him gone”
– “Today was the last straw for me”
– “Sell him this January and forget it ever happened”
These comments reflect the growing discontent among Newcastle United supporters, who feel that Gordon’s performances have not justified his hefty wages.
## Recent Form
Newcastle United’s recent form has been inconsistent, with the team struggling to find their footing in the Premier League. Despite some promising displays, they’ve failed to string together a series of convincing wins, leaving fans frustrated and questioning the team’s tactics and player selection.
## Player Statistics
Some key statistics that might have contributed to the fans’ frustration with Gordon’s performance include¹:
– *Matches Played*: Gordon has played in several matches this season but hasn’t managed to score consistently.
– *Goals*: He hasn’t scored many goals this season, which might have led to the fans’ dissatisfaction.
– *Assists*: While Gordon has shown some creativity on the field, his assist record might not be impressive enough to justify his wages.
## Potential Replacements
If Gordon were to leave, Newcastle United might look to strengthen their squad with players who can deliver consistent performances. Some potential targets could include:
– *Attacking Midfielders*: Players with a proven track record of creating scoring opportunities and controlling the tempo of the game.
– *Clinical Finishers*: Strikers who can capitalize on scoring chances and provide a much-needed boost to the team’s offense.
## What’s Next for Newcastle United?
The upcoming fixtures will be crucial for Newcastle United as they look to turn their season around. With the transfer window still open, the club might consider making some changes to the squad to address the fans’ concerns and improve their overall performance.²
Premier League Post Statement After Arsenal Have Penalty Overturned v Newcastle
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal thought they had a chance to open the scoring in their Premier League clash against Newcastle United after goalkeeper Nick Pope collided with Viktor Gyokeres within the opening 15 minutes. Referee Jarred Gillett didn’t hesitate when pointing to the spot, but he then reversed his decision after consulting the pitch side monitor.
In what was a tasty encounter from the off, Gyokeres made the most of a one-on-one situation with Pope and even sidestepped around the Newcastle goalkeeper, who caught the Swedish striker’s leg as he tumbled to the turf. Much to the dismay of the home contingent, the man in the middle pointed to the penalty spot.
As a means of maintaining the integrity of English officiating, Gillett was sent to the pitchside monitor to ensure that his decision-making was correct. As expected, a collective sigh of relief was let out by the Newcastle fans when he announced, to the crowd, his decision to overturn the penalty. The Premier League Match Centre has now reiterated his on-pitch reasoning.
Premier League Provide Explanation for Overturning Penalty in Arsenal v Newcastle
gyokeres newcastle
It was always going to be a tough afternoon’s work for the north Londoners given how tenacious the St James’ Park atmosphere has been over the years, and grabbing all three points was going to need a bit of luck on their side. Pouncing on the end of Jacob Murphy’s poor pass, Gyokeres beared down on goal, looking to increase his tally for the season.
That looked to happen in the opening 15 minutes before those at Stockley Park advised Gillett to double-check his decision. That’s because Pope looked to have made a connection with the ball before taking out Arsenal’s summer recruit, who was one of the first to complain. You can watch the collision below.
With a sea of red and white-and-black shirts swarming him on the touchline (as you can watch above), Gillett concurred with his VAR colleagues and cancelled out the Gunners’ penalty after reviewing the footage and, as a means of clearing things up, the Premier League Match Centre have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to explain why:
“NEWARS – 14′ VAR OVERTURN. After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of penalty to Arsenal. Referee announcement: “After review, the Newcastle goalkeeper plays the ball and there is no foul. The final decision is drop ball.”
According to journalist Simon Collings, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was overly frustrated with Gillett’s decision to overturn his side’s chance to open the scoring from the spot. “Arteta with his head in his hands after that decision,” he took to X to say before adding: “He can’t believe it.”
To make matters worse, it didn’t take long for Eddie Howe’s men to take the lead following the controversy up the other end. Nick Woltemade rose the highest in the Arsenal box to nod home the opening goal of the St James’ Park-based encounter.
About the Author
