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Howe Defends Gordon After Criticism, Scores Game-Winner

3/15/2026

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe defended Anthony Gordon after pundits Alan Shearer, Roy Keane, and Wayne Rooney criticized benching him for a Champions League match against Barcelona.
Anthony Gordon had been ill and was deemed unfit to start, despite his willingness to play.
Gordon later expressed frustration over the criticism while emphasizing growth in handling expectations.
In a later match against Chelsea, Gordon scored the winning goal.

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe defended Anthony Gordon after pundits Alan Shearer, Roy Keane, and Wayne Rooney criticized benching him for a Champions League match against Barcelona.
Anthony Gordon had been ill and was deemed unfit to start, despite his willingness to play.
Gordon later expressed frustration over the criticism while emphasizing growth in handling expectations.
In a later match against Chelsea, Gordon scored the winning goal.