"Newcastle United have been given a major boost as Anthony Gordon can play in tomorrow night's Champions League game against Barcelona. The England international has been suspended for recent matches due to the red card he picked up in the defeat to Liverpool at St James' Park. Thankfully, however, Newcastle will be able to field Gordon in the Champions League as his suspension isn't valid for European competition."
"Can Newcastle cause an upset against Barcelona? Newcastle enjoyed a famous Champions League victory at home to Paris Saint-Germain a couple of years ago, but can they repeat that against Barca tomorrow evening? The Catalan giants are the reigning champions in La Liga and one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season, so this will not be an easy game."
"The Catalan giants are the reigning champions in La Liga and one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season, so this will not be an easy game. Newcastle have also endured a difficult summer, losing star striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool, though Nick Woltemade has come in to replace him and has started brightly. It should be an intriguing game and it's sure to be a great atmosphere as always at St James' Park."
Anthony Gordon can play in Newcastle United's Champions League match against Barcelona because his red-card suspension from the Liverpool game applies only to domestic competitions. The availability of the England international provides a significant boost for manager Eddie Howe ahead of the match at St James' Park. Barcelona enter as La Liga reigning champions and one of the competition favourites, making the fixture a difficult test for Newcastle. Newcastle beat Paris Saint-Germain at home in a previous Champions League season, but they lost striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool over the summer. Nick Woltemade has arrived as Isak's replacement and has begun the season brightly. A strong atmosphere is expected at St James' Park.
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