Anthony Gordon excelled for Newcastle in a central striking role during the Magpies' 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday, and the winger has been tipped to make the position his own

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has played down suggestions that talk of a move to Liverpool was the reason for Anthony Gordon’s slow start to the new campaign.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes it's "important" that the club continues to show ambition in the transfer market in order to keep players "fulfilled and happy".

There were few better examples of the Profit and Sustainability Rules solidifying the status quo than Newcastle United having to sell one of its best talents to a rival.

Ahead of the kick-off against Manchester City on Saturday, Anthony Gordon was asked about these media claims of a new Newcastle United extended contract set to be officially announced very soon: “I am really excited [about this new Newcastle United contract]. “But we will focus on that when it comes.

Before kick-off though, Anthony Gordon admitting he was ‘almost crying’ on the pitch. The player getting very emotional about the support shown to him by Newcastle United fans. As well as singing his name, the fans holding aloft tributes to Anthony Gordon, yet another excellent initiative from Wor Flags.

Anthony Gordon could be set for an extended spell as an emergency striker with Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak facing the prospect of being sidelined until after the international break. The 23-year-old England winger started in a central role against Manchester City on Saturday in Isak’s absence with a fractured toe,

Gordon started up front in Alexander Isak’s absence and scored the equaliser from the penalty spot as the two teams played out a 1-1 draw St James’ Park. Speaking to Premier L