"Every player has a preference on positions. He'd probably prefer to play down the middle and lead the line because you have much more freedom. Ant has really good qualities in that position, especially his pressing intensity and understanding of when to do it is at the highest level. I was delighted with his performance. It was a great thing for him [to score 10 Champions League goals]."
"Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says forward Anthony Gordon would probably prefer to play as a central attacker rather than his usual place on the left wing. Gordon, 24, has cemented a place wide on the left for club and country since moving to St James' Park. In midweek he was offered the chance to play as the furthest man forward and shone against Qarabag, scoring four times in the first half as he became Newcastle's leading goalscorer in the Champions League."
Anthony Gordon has mainly played as a left winger for club and country since his move to St James' Park but would probably prefer a central attacking role. He started as a centre forward in midweek and scored four goals in the first half against Qarabag, becoming Newcastle's leading goalscorer in the Champions League with ten. Strong pressing intensity and understanding suit him to a centre-forward role. With Yoane Wissa injured and Nick Woltemade performing in a number 10 role, Gordon could lead the line against Manchester City. A late return from the midweek trip and sleep issues raise concerns about tired legs, though recent away form offers encouragement.
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