Simon Hooper announcement about Anthony Gordon red card vs Liverpool after referee overturns Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon received a red card against Liverpool after a VAR review for a high challenge on Virgil van Dijk. Referee Simon Hooper, explaining the decision via new in-stadium audio rules, cited “serious foul play” and contact with Van Dijk’s calf, upgrading the initial yellow card. The incident occurred just before halftime with Liverpool leading 1-0.
