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Newcastle will not appeal Anthony Gordon's red card after the winger was sent off for shoving Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke during the FA Cup fifth-round defeat last weekend.
Gordon was shown a straight red card for raising his hands to the face of Van Hecke and will serve a three-game suspension, meaning he will be unavailable for Newcastle's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16, live on Sky Sports.
Magpies boss Eddie Howe said after the game the club would not hesitate to appeal the decision after claiming Gordon had no intention to "harm the player" but have now decided against that course of action.
Gordon will also miss the trip to West Ham on March 10, live on Monday Night Football, as well the home game against Brentford on April 2.
Monday 10th March 6:30pm.
Kick off 8:00pmRef Watch: Newcastle had 'no chance' of overturning Gordon red
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher claimed Newcastle had no chance of overturning Gordon's three-game suspension, telling Sky Sports' Ref Watch: "It was a very unwise thing for Anthony Gordon to do because the whistle had gone.
"For whatever reason, he chose to make a very unwise action.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher explains why it was unlikely Newcastle would have won an appeal against Anthony Gordon's red card against Brighton in the FA Cup.
Clinton Morrison condemned Anthony Gordon for his red card against Brighton in the FA Cup, meaning he will miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool
It's just a real shame for him."
What games will Gordon miss?March 10 - West Ham (a), Premier League, live on Sky SportsMarch 16 - Liverpool (a), Carabao Cup final, live on Sky SportsApril 2 - Brentford (h), Premier League
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