Kieran Trippier and Joe Willock react to Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle message
Anthony Gordon posted an upbeat message on social media after Newcastle survived a late scare against Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle edged past Nottingham Forest in a thrilling 4-3 victory, surviving a tense second half after nearly letting a three-goal lead slip in the second-half.
First-half goals from Lewis Miley, Jacob Murphy, and an Alexander Isak brace put the Magpies in control, but Forest fought back with two late strikes.
Newcastle fans were left frustrated with players such as Nick Pope due to their defensive frailties towards the end of the game but managed to come away with all three points.
Gordon played the full 90 minutes and had a chance to get on the scoresheet but couldn’t convert. Despite that, he remained positive, celebrating the team’s victory on social media.
Anthony Gordon proving his worth under Eddie Howe
The Englishman shared multiple photos from the match in an Instagram post, captioning them: “Back to winning ways.”
Teammates Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock, and Lewis Hall all showed their support by liking the post.
Gordon has been a key player for Eddie Howe this season, making 32 appearances in all competitions, scoring nine goals, and providing six assists.
Having played 2,451 minutes so far, he has delivered crucial moments for Newcastle, including his decisive goal against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Gordon was linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer, but after signing a new deal in October, speculation surrounding his future has cooled.
| Season stats in all competitions | Anthony Gordon |
| Appearances | 32 |
| Starts | 28 |
| Goals | 9 |
| Assists | 6 |
Newcastle must keep their best players amid transfer interest
With the Magpies continuing to impress, rival clubs are circling around their top talent—not just Gordon.
Arne Slot’s side have also been linked with Isak, though Football Insider reveal Liverpool are unlikely to meet Newcastle’s asking price.
Instead, Newcastle are prepared to offer Isak the biggest contract in the club’s history to ensure he stays at St James’ Park.
If the club want to compete consistently for trophies and European football, keeping hold of their star players is essential. With Gordon already committed to the project, there is hope others will follow.