PIERS MORGAN has been left fuming with VAR after it failed to rule out Newcastle’s “just pathetic” goal against Arsenal.
The Gunners fell behind after Anthony Gordon opened the scoring at St. James’ Park.
Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle a controversial lead against ArsenalGetty
However, his strike was only confirmed after three separate VAR checks from the officials.
Replays were assessed at Stockley Park as the VAR officials checked whether the ball had gone out of play before looking at a possible foul and offside.
Despite the checks, the goal was eventually awarded, to the dismay of Gunners fan Morgan.
The broadcaster took to X, formerly Twitter to react, fuming: “So we all just watched the ball go out of play, then Gabriel get fouled, and then a clear offside. But VAR still gave Newcastle the goal. Just pathetic.”
Another fan agreed, adding: “So, apart from the ball being out of play, a foul on Arsenal defender Gabriel and an offside VAR have given the goal to Newcastle. Shocking. Absolutely shocking.”
A third also wrote: “I give up. Refereeing just gets worse and worse every week. Absolutely embarrassing.”
Meanwhile, one more fumed: “That was the longest VAR check ever.”
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