Arsenal legend Ian Wright has expressed his frustration and anger over the controversial VAR decision during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. In the match, Anthony Gordon scored for Newcastle after a defensive mix-up, but the goal was subject to scrutiny for potential fouls, offside calls, and whether the ball had gone out of play. Despite the checks, the goal was allowed to stand.
Wright took to social media to voice his opinion on the incident, particularly focusing on a push by Joelinton on Arsenal’s Gabriel. He shared an image of the push and exclaimed, “Bro. I’m done with people saying this is not a foul, 50 f***ing 50.” His expletive-laden response reflects his frustration with the controversial decision.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also expressed his frustration with the officiating after the game, and the club released a statement supporting Arteta’s comments. The statement criticized the refereeing and VAR errors and called for an improvement in officiating standards in the Premier League.
The controversial VAR decisions and the subsequent reactions highlight the ongoing debate and frustration surrounding the use of VAR in football matches. Such incidents often lead to strong reactions from fans, players, and pundits, and discussions about improving the system continue in the football community.
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