‘Nasty tackle’ – Anthony Gordon criticised for red card challenge on Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk as Dutchman’s legs are left with stud marks from Newcastle winger

Anthony Gordon was brutally criticised for his challenge on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk which led to his sending off at the stroke of half-time, leaving Newcastle United down to ten players. In a moment madness, the English forward flew into Van Dijk’s right leg from the back as the Reds defender was left with stud marks on his calf.