Anthony Gordon joined an elite group of players when he scored four times in Newcastle United’s 6–1 thrashing of Qarabağ, kicking off their Champions League knockout playoff in comprehensive fashion.
Prior to kick off in Azerbaijan, only 17 four-goal hauls—by 15 players—had been recorded in the competition since it rebranded from the European Cup in 1992. Two of those prolific players even managed to score a fifth goal in a single game.
