Newcastle considers appeal against Gordon's red card suspension

Newcastle United is considering an appeal against Anthony Gordon's red card, which will result in a three-match ban, including his absence from the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16. Gordon received the red card for violent conduct after pushing Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke during their FA Cup fifth-round match, which Newcastle lost 2-1. Manager Eddie Howe has expressed uncertainty about the incident, stating that he needs to review it thoroughly before making a decision on the appeal. He emphasized that he believes there was no malice in Gordon's actions and noted that moments of frustration can occur in intense matches. The potential absence of Gordon echoes the previous situation where goalkeeper Nick Pope missed the 2023 final due to a red card. Newcastle hopes to analyze the incident to determine if there are grounds for a successful appeal.