Newcastle star Anthony Gordon becomes the second player to achieve an impressive feat in the Premier League

By premiernews On Apr 13, 2024

Anthony Gordon has become only the second player in Premier League history to score against the 'Big Six' in a single season.

He Newcastle The winger got it right 4-0 demolition of Tottenham at St James' Park in Saturday's early kick-off.

Gordon helped himself with a goal in the 4-0 win over TottenhamCredit: Getty

Gordon He doubled the Magpies' lead in the 32nd minute after beating Micky van de Ven before firing past Guglielmo Vicario from close range.

It was his tenth top-flight goal this season, and the 23-year-old has now found the back of the net against SpursArsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and both Manchester United and City.

In doing so, he has become the first person – and the second overall – to achieve the feat since Jaime VardyLeicester's heroics in the 2017/18 campaign.

The former Everton striker, who also contributed two assists against Tottenham, scored the winning goal in the 1-0 win over Arsenal and United.

He also scored a goal in the 4-1 victory over Chelseaand in the defeats Liverpool and City.

Gordon can consider himself unlucky that he did not receive the man of the match trophy after running. Ange PostecoglouThe side was torn.

Provided initial assistance to Alejandro Isakbefore his last corner was headed home by Fabian Schar.

The win lifts Newcastle to sixth place in the table to keep their European dreams alive.

Gordon has been in impressive form for Newcastle this seasonCredit: Getty

Gordon has 18 goal contributions in the Premier League

Speaking to TNT Sports after the win, Gordon said: “We knew we couldn't play the normal way against this team because they are so good on the ball.

“So we changed tactically, we went man by man and the game plan that the coach prepared for us was excellent.”

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Reflecting on the moment of the goal, which came just two minutes after Isak's first goal, he said: “I think, especially here at St James' with the crowd, if we can score in a row, quite close, then we can feel that the stadium It's suffocating you.

“Believe me, I've been here as a visiting player and it definitely feels that way.

“It came at a vital moment and from there I felt like we controlled the game.”

Gordon was all over the pitch against Spurs at St James' Park

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