John Aldridge reacts to Liverpool's win over Newcastle United and Anthony Gordon's red card that will rule him out of the League Cup final in the first half of his weekly ECHO column

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is set to miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool following his red card against Brighton on Sunday.

The Magpies have considered an appeal to the FA to see if Anthony Gordon can be freed up for the Carabao Cup final

Newcastle are ready to appeal Anthony Gordon's red card as they look to avoid being without him when they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final with a suspension currently imminent

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is set to miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool later this month after a receiving a straight-red card in the FA Cup.

Newcastle United were defeated by Brighton in a match that could prove pivotal in their hopes of ending a seven decade wait for major domestic silverware.

Gordon, who signed from Everton in January 2023, missed the previous final due to being cup-tied and is now set to be watching on from the sidelines again. The winger will also then miss the league match against Brentford on April 2.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon looks set to miss the League Cup final against Liverpool after being shown a red card for violent conduct against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. The hosts were beaten 2-1 in extra time in the FA Cup fifth round and their misery was complete with Gordon dismissed for shoving Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in the face.