_Alan Shearer Slams Referee’s Decision, Claims Anthony Gordon’s Injury Should Have Resulted in a Penalty Against Spurs_
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has expressed his outrage over the referee’s decision not to award a penalty to the Magpies after Anthony Gordon’s injury in the match against Tottenham Hotspur.
_Gordon’s Injury Sparks Controversy_
Gordon’s injury occurred in the first half of the match, when he was brought down in the penalty area by a Spurs defender. The referee waved play on, despite Gordon’s clear discomfort and the protests of the Newcastle United players.
_Shearer’s Verdict: A Clear Penalty_
Shearer, who was watching the match as a pundit, was adamant that the referee made a mistake by not awarding a penalty.
“That’s a clear penalty,” Shearer said. “Gordon’s been brought down in the box, and the referee’s got it wrong. It’s a big decision, and it could have changed the course of the game.”
_Fans React to Shearer’s Comments_
Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to Shearer’s comments, with many agreeing that the referee made a mistake.
“Shearer’s spot on,” said one fan on Twitter. “That was a clear penalty, and the referee bottled it.”
“I’m so frustrated with the refereeing in this league,” said another fan on Instagram. “Shearer’s right, that was a penalty, and it could have changed the game.”
_Newcastle United’s Unlucky Run Continues_
The controversy surrounding Gordon’s injury is just the latest in a series of unlucky incidents for Newcastle United. The Magpies have been on the wrong end of several marginal decisions this season, and Shearer’s comments will only add to the sense of frustration among the club’s fans.
Anthony Gordon injury update as Newcastle sweat on two key men for Arsenal clash
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Newcastle United defeated Tottenham 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Eddie Howe gave an update on Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman’s injuries after the match
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Anthony Gordon requires treatment for Newcastle United
Anthony Gordon requires treatment for Newcastle United (Image: IAIN BUIST)
Eddie Howe has provided an optimistic update on two key Newcastle United players following their hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur. The Magpies’ manager is hopeful that Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon will be fit for the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Tuesday night.
Despite this, he suggested potential squad rotations for the clash at the Emirates Stadium, acknowledging his team’s fatigue in the latter stages of the Spurs victory.
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Post-match, Howe remarked: “We managed the game very well and the injuries we had were genuine. A lot of players coming off. It was a physical game for us. For Sven it was nothing more than cramp which is to be expected with the lack time he’s had.
“It was a great effort from him to last that long. We were unsure how long he’d last but thankfully he got through the game. With Anthony I think it was just a cut but it was a nasty cut. He did well to get back on the pitch. But nothing more than that.”
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Botman, who played his first full match since March after recovering from a significant knee injury, appeared to handle the game’s demands well until the final moments. Howe expressed confidence in Botman’s readiness, stating: “He has done the work and I would not play him if I did not think he was ready. He has been very dedicated to his recovery.
“We have seen him put in an extraordinary amount of work before he started training with us. He has been training with us for six weeks and he has played in three games and looked good.
“Of course, he won’t be at his optimum level but that will come in the following months. I thought he was physically and mentally ready to play and to be involved again.
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“It was a difficult start for him and the team because Tottenham scored but a great response. I thought he did very well today.”
And hinting at potential changes for the Arsenal match, Howe added: “We need to assess how the players feel. We need energetic players for Arsenal.
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“That is going to be a physical game and it is a very quick turnaround. I think it is the same for Arsenal and they have had a harder schedule than us.”
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