Piers Morgan, the outspoken broadcaster and avid Arsenal fan, has expressed his frustration with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after it failed to rule out Newcastle's "just pathetic" goal at St. James' Park.

VAR Checks and Controversy

The incident occurred when Anthony Gordon scored for Newcastle, putting them ahead in the match. However, the goal was only confirmed after three separate VAR checks by the officials.

Replays were carefully assessed at Stockley Park, where the VAR officials examined whether the ball had gone out of play, as well as considering a possible foul and offside.

Despite the extensive checks, the goal was ultimately awarded, much to the dismay of Piers Morgan and other Arsenal fans.

Piers Morgan's Reaction

Piers Morgan took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his frustration with the VAR decision. He stated, "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."

Morgan's sentiments were echoed by other fans who were equally outraged by the controversial decision. One fan commented, "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."