Virgil van Dijk could not believe that Anthony Gordon was initially shown a yellow card before he was sent off thanks to VAR in Liverpool’s win over Newcastle.

It was a fantastic contest at St James’ Park on Monday night as the Reds left with a 3-2 victory thanks to an injury time goal from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha.

Ryan Gravenberch put Liverpool ahead in the first half and then just before the interval Gordon was sent off for a reckless challenge on Van Dijk.

The England winger was late and jumped in dangerously on the Dutchman, who was pointing to clear stud marks in his calf after the challenge.

Referee Simon Hooper initially showed Gordon a yellow card but after being told to look at a replay by VAR, he upgraded the decision to a red.

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