Anthony Gordon Red Card Appeal and Newcastle's Carabao Cup Final Chances

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Newcastle United's chances of winning the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool have been dealt a significant blow after Anthony Gordon was shown a straight red card in their FA Cup defeat to Brighton. The red card was given for an aggressive push on Jan Paul van Hecke, and Gordon will now face a three-match ban, which would rule him out of the Carabao Cup final. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hinted that the team may appeal the decision, describing it as "harsh" and stating that Gordon did not intend to harm anyone.

The incident occurred in the 83rd minute of the match, with Gordon raising two hands and shoving Van Hecke in the head. Former Premier League referees have weighed in on the decision, with some believing that the referee had no choice but to show a red card, while others think that the appeal may be unsuccessful. Dermot Gallagher, a former Premier League referee, stated that Gordon's actions were "very unwise" and that he had "no chance" of winning an appeal. The appeal process is expected to be difficult, with Newcastle needing to prove that the referee made a clear and obvious mistake.

Newcastle's loss to Brighton was a significant setback for the team, with the Magpies being dumped out of the FA Cup. The match was a chaotic and emotional affair, with goals from Yankuba Minteh and Danny Welbeck turning the match around after Alexander Isak's penalty. Tariq Lamptey was also sent off for Brighton in stoppage time, adding to the drama of the match. The result has left Newcastle focusing on their upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, with the team hoping to bounce back from their FA Cup disappointment.

The potential absence of Gordon from the Carabao Cup final is a significant blow to Newcastle's chances, with the winger being one of the team's leading players. The team is also facing injury concerns, with left-back Lewis Hall missing the Brighton match with an ankle injury and Sven Botman struggling with a knee injury. The injuries have added to the pressure on Newcastle ahead of the Carabao Cup final, with the team facing a tough task against Liverpool. The match is scheduled to take place on March 16, with Newcastle hoping to overcome their injury concerns and put in a strong performance against the Reds.

Here are the match scores and player statistics from the FA Cup match between Newcastle and Brighton:

• Newcastle 1, Brighton 2 (after extra time)
• Goals: Alexander Isak (Newcastle), Yankuba Minteh (Brighton), Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
• Red cards: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton)

1. Newcastle United vs Liverpool, March 16

• Newcastle United: 5th
• Liverpool: 6th
• Brighton: 7th