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It was also unanimously ruled that Taylor was correct not to show a red card to City defender Abdukodir Khusanov.

Arsenal striker Kai Havertz went down under a challenge from the Uzbekistan international when running through on goal in the 53rd minute.

Taylor did not give a free-kick, and the VAR opted against a review for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

The panel noted that "Havertz is not in control of the ball and Khusanov makes shoulder-to-shoulder contact".

A summer exit from Newcastle United for Anthony Gordon appears increasingly likely.

Momentum is gathering around a sale of the England international. Newcastle expect to be able to make a substantial profit on the £40million ($54m), plus £5m in add-ons, they paid Everton for the England forward in January 2023.

Club insiders insist they are not a “forced seller” and so “the price would have to be right”.

Chelsea are interested in signing Gordon, with any potential transfer not believed to be dependent on Chelsea qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

According to sources, they want players with top-league experience who are used to the tough schedule of playing in four competitions in a season. They are also looking for players who are emotionally mature and have strong character.

Bayern are keen to sign another wide player this summer, and Gordon is high among their options. Yan Diomande, RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old winger, is Bayern’s top target, but the likely cost is expected to prove prohibitive, which is why Gordon has been actively explored as an alternative.

Arsenal have tracked Gordon long-term, with the winger on a target list for wide attacking players last summer.

Newcastle have not actively engaged with the Gordon speculation and will not be drawn on a likely asking price, though sources with knowledge suggest they would like to receive around £80m for the forward.