Thursday night holds significant promise for Anthony Gordon, with Chris Sutton highlighting him as a potential game-changer when Newcastle United faces Everton. The 22-year-old is currently enjoying the best form of his career, having recently scored the winning goal against Manchester United, bringing his season tally to six goals. Notably, he has also scored in four consecutive Premier League games at St James’ Park.
Gordon, a former Everton player, will return to Goodison Park as one of Newcastle’s key players, aiming to contribute to his team’s success against his former club, which is currently grappling with a Premier League points deduction. Although he had a brief five-minute cameo at Goodison Park last season during a 4-1 win for Newcastle, he is expected to play a more pivotal role in the upcoming match.
Chris Sutton, in his Premier League predictions for BBC Sport, anticipates a fierce contest on Thursday night and predicts a 2-1 victory for Newcastle. While acknowledging Everton’s strong belief in their approach under Sean Dyche, Sutton emphasizes the unity within the Newcastle squad, fully invested in manager Eddie Howe’s playing style.
Despite Everton’s less-than-convincing home form, Sutton believes the match will be closely contested. He was initially tempted to predict a draw but, with Anthony Gordon returning to Goodison Park, Sutton has a “sneaky feeling” that the former Everton winger might make a decisive impact.
Newcastle’s away form has room for improvement, with only one Premier League away win so far this season, a dominant 8-0 victory over Sheffield United in September. However, Sutton expresses confidence in Newcastle’s ability to secure a win on Thursday night, particularly with Gordon’s outstanding form as he heads back to Goodison Park.
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