Newcastle Beats Arsenal with Controversial Goal After Lengthy Triple VAR Check

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon's winning goal against Arsenal, deemed "a disgrace" by Mikel Arteta, stands after prolonged VAR checks for potential out of play, a foul and an offside, leading to the Gunners' first Premier League defeat of the season at St James' Park.

Newcastle United beat Arsenal 1-0 with a goal by Anthony Gordon, sparking controversy due to its authorization after a lengthy VAR verification process. The goal was eventually given after assertions of the ball being out of play, a possible foul in the process, and checking Gordon's offside position were cleared.
Gordon's goal marked Arsenal's first Premier League defeat of the season, and it dominated post-match discussions, with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta calling the decision allowing the goal 'a disgrace' and 'embarrassing.'
Despite Gordon's goal being under severe scrutiny by VAR due to multiple checks, the goal stood on the grounds that no conclusive evidence was found to dismiss it. The VAR authorities did not find any evidence to consider the ball out of play, no sufficient contact to award a free-kick against Newcastle, and unavailable camera angle to decide Gordon's offside position.
Arsenal's Arteta expressed his severe disappointment with the decision but did not clarify which part of the goal verification process he disagreed with. He called for help from PGMOL, the body responsible for referee decision-making in English football.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle's head coach, viewed the goal as a legitimate one from his standpoint but said he needs clarity without the VAR replays, as they had not seen the images.