The end of the week brought media claims on the Anthony Gordon contract situation.

Ahead of the season it had been widely reported that a priority for Newcastle United was to get both Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon to agree new extended deals.

Talks beginning for Newcastle United with Gordon's representatives back in early August.

The end of this week then seeing finally seeing a breakthrough at last, according to the media. The two sides said to have been able to find an agreement and that official confirmation was thought to be imminent.

Ahead of the kick-off against Manchester City on Saturday, Anthony Gordon was asked about these media claims of a new Newcastle United extended contract set to be officially announced very soon:

"Yes, it is close.

"I am really excited [about this new Newcastle United contract].

"But we will focus on that when it comes.

"I am really excited about this [Manchester City] game and I just want to get that out of the way first."

After a non-stop breathless quality performance and having won and scored the penalty that gave Newcastle United a very well deserved point, Anthony Gordon once again asked about these claims of a new NUFC contract set to be announced imminently:

"I didn't need any persuading to stay here.

"I have been excited to sign the [new] contract for a long time.

"It shows my commitment to the club, which has never been in question.

"An amazing day.

"Best fans in the country and they carry us through games like that!

"Eddie Howe just said in the dressing room that he got a Newcastle United display there."

Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 - Saturday 28 September 12.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Newcastle United:

Gordon 58 pen

Man City:

Possession was Newcastle 38% Man City 62%

Total shots were Newcastle 11 Man City 16

Shots on target were Newcastle 4 Man City 6

Corners were Newcastle 5 Man City 6

Touches in the box Newcastle 25 Man City 39

Newcastle United team v Man City:

Pope, Trippier (Livramento 78), Schar, Burn, Hall, Joelinton, Bruno, Tonali (Longstaff 77), Barnes (Willock 76), Gordon, Jacob Murphy

Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Alex Murphy

Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed so far to end of November:

Tuesday 1 October 2024 - AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (To be played at St James' Park)

Saturday 5 October - Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October - Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Sunday 27 October - Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

W/C Monday 28 October - AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle v Chelsea

Saturday 2 November - Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 10 November - Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Monday 25 November - Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 30 November - Crystal Palace v Newcastle