Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was left to rue a red card and extra-time defeat in the FA Cup quarterfinal against Brighton on Sunday - with Anthony Gordon sent off

Eddie Howe says he did not feel Anthony Gordon meant any harm in the challenge that saw the Newcastle forward sent off in the Magpies’ 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup. Alexander Isak had opened the scoring for Howe’s side in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot,

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.