‘My intentions were pure’, Gordon reacts to red card against Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool Edge Newcastle in Dramatic Finale

Liverpool preserved their perfect start to the Premier League season with a gripping 3-2 triumph over Newcastle at St James’ Park on Monday night. What began as a seemingly straightforward outing for the champions evolved into a contest full of drama, resilience and clinical finishing.

Ngumoha Creates History in Stoppage Time

The match reached a fever pitch deep into stoppage time when 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, making his Premier League debut, struck the winner in the 100th minute to silence the home crowd. At 16 years and 361 days old, Ngumoha etched his name into the club’s history as Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer, delivering one of the most extraordinary debuts of recent years.

Gordon’s Red Card Shifts the Momentum

Newcastle’s evening turned sour when Gordon received a red card for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk moments before the interval. Liverpool seized the initiative almost instantly, with Hugo Ekitike extending the lead within 20 seconds of the restart.

Gordon later addressed the incident on social media, expressing remorse for his dismissal and issuing a personal apology to the Liverpool captain.“I want to sincerely apologise to my teammates and the fans,” Gordon wrote on Instagram.“My intentions were pure. I was just trying to create energy in the game and I mistimed the tackle. I also want to apologise to Virgil, I would never intend to tackle somebody like this on purpose.”“We spoke after and he knows that.”“More importantly, I’m so proud of the time I spent on the pitch and how we played tonight.”“The atmosphere from you all is what makes SJP so special. I love everything we stand for as a club and no more than right now.”“I’ll be back and better, the same as every other setback I’ve ever faced. See you soon.”

Slot Offers Injury Update on Mac Allister

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister’s absence from the squad was precautionary, easing fears among supporters after the midfielder’s omission.