Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta branded the VAR decision not to rule out Anthony Gordon’s goal in his side’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle “an absolute disgrace”.
Gordon turned home the winner in a scrappy game of few chances from close range midway through the second half to end Arsenal’s 10-game unbeaten Premier League start.
After referee Stuart Attwell awarded the goal, jubilant Newcastle fans had an extended, anxious wait as the VAR made a triple check to see whether the ball had gone out of play before Joe Willock’s cross, whether Joelinton had fouled Arsenal defender Gabriel and whether Gordon had been offside.
Arteta, whose side slipped two points behind leaders Manchester City, could not hide his anger after the match.
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Many speculative stories about the future of Paul Pogba popped up during his obvious spat with Jose Mourinho while the Portuguese was in charge of the team. However, it was Mourinho who left first as the club decided to part ways with him and give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a chance for the rest of the season, and the French midfielder exploded into life under the Norwegian.
But the rumours haven t stopped with his (and United s) change in fortunes. Pogba started his career with the Red Devils but only made seven appearances for them before he made his way to Juventus in 2012, with former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson disappointed with his attitude.
He became a vital player for the Old Lady, helping them reach the 2015 Champions League final which they lost to Barcelona, a…
UEFA is investigating whether Junior Moraes is eligible to play for Ukraine after Portugal and Luxembourg lodged complaints about him featuring in Euro 2020 qualifiers against the two nations.
Moraes, a Brazil-born striker, is enjoying a fine season at club level with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine, the country in which he has played much of his senior career.
He received his first call-up to the Ukraine team ahead of recent qualifying matches against Portugal and Luxembourg and played in both games, having reportedly been granted a passport.
However, both opponents have questioned his eligibility to play for Ukraine as a naturalised player, as FIFA regulations state a player must have lived continuously for at least five years after reaching the age of 18 in the re…
Kyle Walker says the team spirit at Tottenham is the strongest he has known it as Watford prepare to try to dent Spurs Premier League title challenge on Saturday.
The north London side sit third in the table, five points behind leaders Leicester City, with Mauricio Pochettino s men well placed to challenge for a first league title since 1961.
Right-back Walker has played under Harry Redknapp, Andre Villas-Boas and Tim Sherwood at White Hart Lane.
But the England international claims former Espanyol and Southampton boss Pochettino has fostered the most powerful unity he has experienced since moving to Tottenham in 2009.
In my seven years here, now is the best it s been and it s a fantastic atmosphere to play in, he told the club s website.
I do…