Two reasons why Anthony Gordon is at Newcastle right now and is on “another level” are listed by Jamie Carragher.
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Anthony Gordon has gone to ‘another level’ at Newcastle United, according to Jamie Carragher, partly because of Harvey Barnes’ arrival and England’s victory at the under-21 European Championship.
Although the January acquisition struggled at St. James’ Park at first, he has become one of the season’s biggest stars thus far.
Gordon’s controversial winner against Arsenal last Saturday brought his season total to four goals. During the tense match at St. James’ Park, Carragher named the youthful forward his man-of-the-match instead of Joelinton.
The full-time whistle was followed by an analysis of the 22-year-old’s season-long stats. Carragher emphasized the striking increase in
Asked if Gordon has gone to ‘another leve’, he told Sky Sports: “Yes, and I think there are two reasons for that.
I think the under-21s championship in the summer where he was outstanding and he brought the trophy home for England.
“Also the arrival of Harvey Barnes has lifted his game and you just look at his previous career there.
80 appearances going back, a few for Newcastle at the end of the season and for Everton before that.
“You look at goals, assists, 432 minutes per goal or assist and the difference you see since May.
Look at that number and how much it has dropped, 123 minutes for a goal or an assist.
That puts him right up with some of the top players in the Premier League.”
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