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Gordon, the England international winger enjoying a standout season with the Magpies, has been actively involved in both club and media headlines — but for entirely different reasons. Far from stepping away from football, he continues to start or feature in matches for Newcastle United, including a match‑winning performance in a 1‑0 Premier League victory over Chelsea.
The 25‑year‑old has been a key attacking figure for Newcastle this season and recently scored the decisive goal in that Stamford Bridge win, giving his side momentum heading into a critical Champions League tie. ()
Off‑Field Controversy
The real drama involves a public back‑and‑forth with pundits over comments made about his health and role in Newcastle’s campaign. Following a match where he returned from illness to score against Chelsea, Gordon publicly dismissed criticism from club legend Alan Shearer — who questioned whether Gordon should have started a Champions League match despite recent illness. ()
Shearer has since stood by his remarks in interviews, while Gordon and manager Eddie Howe have defended the player’s like that?

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