Lack of Conclusive VAR Evidence Leads to Controversial Newcastle Goal Against Arsenal

Referees' Chief Howard Webb Defends Decision, Urges VAR Officials to Challenge On-Field Referees

Newcastle United's controversial goal against Arsenal was allowed to stand due to lack of conclusive evidence from VAR camera angles to show whether the ball went out of play.
Referees' chief Howard Webb defended the decision, stating that the linesman on the pitch had a better view of the ball than any of the cameras.
VAR officials also checked for a possible push on Arsenal defender Gabriel and a potential offside, but found no conclusive evidence to overturn the goal.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized the decision, labelling it a 'disgrace' and 'embarrassing'.
Webb urged VAR officials to be more proactive in challenging on-field referees if they believe a major error has been made.