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Matty Hewitt

Anthony Gordon the latest cog in Eddie Howe's Newcastle dark arts machine

Anthony Gordon's arrival at Newcastle United is the latest cog in Eddie Howe's dark arts machine. The Everton playmaker will be the Magpies second most expensive signing in their history and is one that has already divided opinion.

The former Toffees midfielder incensed the Toon faithful at St. James' Park earlier this season as tempers flared in the Premier League clash. Gordon went down under the challenge of Dan Burn, which the Magpies defence didn't take kindly to.

The 21-year-old showed no sign of backing down, going head-to-head with Kieran Trippier and then Fabian Schar. But that incident alone makes him the perfect next piece in Newcastle's jigsaw.

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