Why is Anthony Gordon not playing for Newcastle against Liverpool in Carabao Cup final?
ANTHONY GORDON will MISS Newcastle United’s massive Carabao Cup final clash against Liverpool TODAY.
Eddie Howe’s side will take on Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, with the first trophy of the season on the line.
Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final after knocking out Arsenal, winning 4-0 over two legs.
Anthony Gordon scored two goals in the semi-finals, one at St James Park and one at The Emirates.
The former Everton winger, 24, has nine goals and six assists this season in all competitions, on track to beat his record of 12 goals 10 assists last season.
The Toon will take on Liverpool at Wembley this Sunday, March 16.
Arne Slot’s Reds beat Tottenham 4-1 on aggregate, turning over a 1-0 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 4-0 win at Anfield.
SunSport can reveal why Gordon is not playing in the Carabao Cup final.
Why is Anthony Gordon not playing in the Carabao Cup final?
Anthony Gordon is suspended and will therefore NOT be eligible to play in the Carabao Cup final.
The winger was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after hitting Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke in the back of the head in the FA Cup.
Newcastle went on to lose the game 2-1 after Danny Welbeck scored in extra-time.
Gordon is suspended for three games – West Ham away, Liverpool at Wembley and Brentford at home.
The Toon did not appeal the red card.
How to watch the Carabao Cup final 2025 and is it available for streaming?
- The Carabao Cup takes place on Sunday, March 16.
- The match kicks off at 4.30pm GMT.
- The match will be shown FREE-TO-AIR on ITV1 in the UK.
- It can also be streamed for free on ITVX – although viewers will need to register for a free account with an email address.
- Sky will also air the match on three channels – Sky Sports Football, Main Event and Sky Showcase.
- It can also be live streamed for customers with the Sky Go app.
- Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the build-up, action and reaction from the match.