VAR controversy surrounds Anthony Gordon strike in the second half
Newcastle United handed Arsenal their first Premier League defeat of the season with an impassioned 1-0 home victory on Saturday thanks to a controversial second half goal by Anthony Gordon that stood after a lengthy VAR review.
There was a lengthy break for VAR to check if the ball went out of bounds, whether there was a foul in the build-up and for offside before Newcastle's fans could celebrate. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was been intent on turning the tide after a disappointing few days that saw his side eliminated from the League Cup with a 3-1 loss at West Ham United.The game at St James' Park was full of emotion but lacking in quality for much of the time and tempers boiled over before the break with a flurry of yellow cards.
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