Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has apologised to Virgil van Dijk following his rash challenge during Liverpool's 3-2 win. The former Everton player was shown a straight red card in the first-half as the Reds squandered a two-goal lead before needing 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to seal the points deep into stoppage time.

Newcastle United lost 3-2 at home to Liverpool in their 2025/26 Premier League season bow at St James' Park. In a heartbreaking finale, 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha struck a dramatic 99th-minute winner.

Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has apologised to his teammates and supporters after being sent off in their 3-2 Premier League defeat by Liverpool at St James' Park on Monday.