Livramento stretchered off as Newcastle lose to Arsenal

Newcastle United fullback Tino Livramento was stretchered off with a knee injury during Sunday’s 2-1 home defeat to Arsenal at St James Park, leaving the club and supporters awaiting further medical assessment. The England international fell awkwardly following an aerial challenge in the second half, was attended to by Newcastle’s medical team and carried down the tunnel after being replaced by club captain Jamaal Lascelles.

Livramento, who had started the match at right back before switching to left wing-back as Newcastle tried to preserve their lead, left the field visibly distressed with his hands covering his face. Home fans gave him a warm ovation as he was taken off and teammates, including Anthony Gordon, offered visible consolation. Arsenal recovered late in the game with goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhaes to snatch the win.

Manager Eddie Howe said the initial signs were worrying. "It does not sound great," he told reporters after the match, adding that watching Livramento go off in that manner was "really distressing." The club confirmed the player underwent an initial scan, but his knee remained swollen and Newcastle medical staff are seeking a second...