New Angle of Newcastle Goal Emerges And Arsenal Fans Seething With Frustration

Despite fervent appeals, VAR showed no interest in reviewing the incident, leaving Arsenal fans visibly upset as the half-time whistle blew.

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VAR made another crucial intervention around the 60-minute mark when Anthony Gordon put Newcastle in the lead. The goal stemmed from Jacob Murphy’s snap-shot, which initially seemed destined for a goal-kick.

However, Joe Willock’s persistence on the touchline kept the move alive, leading to a cross into Joelinton. Under pressure from Gabriel Magalhaes, the ball deflected into Gordon’s path, allowing him to lash it home from close range, sending St James’ Park into a frenzy of celebration.

A protracted VAR review followed, with officials scrutinizing whether the ball had stayed in play and assessing potential fouls on Gabriel and an offside infringement by Gordon.

After an almost comically lengthy delay, referee Stuart Atwell finally signaled for the goal, prompting contrasting emotions from the fans in the stadium.

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However, a new angle has since emerged which appears to show the ball was out of play before Willock got there.

This incident has once again highlighted the controversial nature of VAR decisions, leaving Arsenal supporters aggrieved and questioning the consistency of officiating in crucial match situations.

The debate surrounding VAR’s impact on the game continues to be a hot topic, with fans and pundits alike eager for clarity and consistency in its application.

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