Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur has been marred by controversy after a VAR decision awarded the Magpies a late penalty, which was scored to seal the point. The decision has left many questioning the consistency of refereeing in the Premier League.
Critics argue that Newcastle's Dan Burn was not even protesting when he went down, and his body language suggested he was simply trying to be elaborate rather than holding onto Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. Jamie Redknapp, a former England midfielder turned pundit, echoed this sentiment, saying: "Look at Dan Burn, he's not even complaining."
Redknapp also expressed frustration with the lack of consistency in refereeing decisions, stating: "Where's the consistency? We see this game in and game out in the Premier League and they don't get given." He believes that if a penalty is going to be awarded for a holding offense, then it should be consistently applied.
Micah Richards, another Sky Sports pundit, also disagreed with the decision, saying: "In terms of not looking at the ball, that meets the criteria. When we had the discussions with the Premier League, that was something they were going to take into consideration." He argued that there wasn't enough holding from Burn, and that Bentancur's defense did meet the threshold for a penalty.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that Burn didn't look at the ball when he went down, but still believed it was a fair decision. However, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank disagreed strongly with the VAR call, labeling it an "absolute mistake."
The controversy surrounding this game highlights the need for consistency in refereeing decisions in the Premier League. As Redknapp pointed out, fans and players alike are fed up with seeing certain incidents not being given to teams that might be disadvantaged by them.
The inconsistent application of the law can lead to frustration and disillusionment among supporters, particularly when it comes to key moments like this one. The Premier League must address these issues and work towards creating a more reliable and fair refereeing system for all its fans.
Critics argue that Newcastle's Dan Burn was not even protesting when he went down, and his body language suggested he was simply trying to be elaborate rather than holding onto Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. Jamie Redknapp, a former England midfielder turned pundit, echoed this sentiment, saying: "Look at Dan Burn, he's not even complaining."
Redknapp also expressed frustration with the lack of consistency in refereeing decisions, stating: "Where's the consistency? We see this game in and game out in the Premier League and they don't get given." He believes that if a penalty is going to be awarded for a holding offense, then it should be consistently applied.
Micah Richards, another Sky Sports pundit, also disagreed with the decision, saying: "In terms of not looking at the ball, that meets the criteria. When we had the discussions with the Premier League, that was something they were going to take into consideration." He argued that there wasn't enough holding from Burn, and that Bentancur's defense did meet the threshold for a penalty.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that Burn didn't look at the ball when he went down, but still believed it was a fair decision. However, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank disagreed strongly with the VAR call, labeling it an "absolute mistake."
The controversy surrounding this game highlights the need for consistency in refereeing decisions in the Premier League. As Redknapp pointed out, fans and players alike are fed up with seeing certain incidents not being given to teams that might be disadvantaged by them.
The inconsistent application of the law can lead to frustration and disillusionment among supporters, particularly when it comes to key moments like this one. The Premier League must address these issues and work towards creating a more reliable and fair refereeing system for all its fans.
! i mean dan burn didn't exactly hold onto bentancur's leg or anything... 
it was more like he just tripped over his own feet 
. and micah richards has a point too, if u r not lookin at the ball when u go down, its not a penalty 
. eddie howe said it wus fair tho, so i guess ppl r just gonna have to chill 
. premier league needs 2 sort out ur refereeing tho, coz consistency is key 
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! It's always the same thing, they just make up the rules as they go along. Burn didn't even look at the ball, it was like he was just pretending to be injured 
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. It's not just about Burn not looking at the ball, it's about the lack of consistency in applying the rules to different players and teams. I mean, if you're going to award a penalty for holding, you gotta do it every time, right? It's like they say, "if it don't fit, don't force it" 
. Can't they just be consistent? It's not just about the Newcastle game, it happens all the time in the Premier League. My kid gets upset when he doesn't get a fair break in soccer, and now adults are grown and frustrated too 
. I think the officials need some extra training or something, because this stuff is just not making sense to me 
i mean dan burn didnt even look at the ball lol. eddie howe seems pretty chill about it tho but toms frank is like "absolute mistake" 
dont get me wrong tho, consistency is key in refereeing decisions...its not fair 2 one team or another. micah richards got a point too tho 
. gotta give redknapp props 4 speakin up tho 
the premier league needs 2 get its act together w/ regards 2 VAR...its gettin old 
dan burn not protesting or whatever, who cares? the goal was scored and that's all that matters right? 
still think the premier league should work out some way to make decisions more predictable tho 
️. But anyway, back to this game... I don't get why people are so worked up about it. It's just a penalty call, right? 
. It's just a game, guys! Can't we just enjoy the match and not overthink it? But I guess that's what makes football so interesting, right? The drama and controversy 
if it's a holding offense then it should be a penalty every time 
️ and not just a "oh it was close enough" 
. I mean, you can't blame them for wanting consistency in refereeing decisions though 
, it's frustrating when it doesn't seem fair 
. Newcastle's team seemed to get away with a bit of luck from the VAR call too 
just thinkin about this game... VAR is supposed to be 100% accurate but clearly its not! 
his average tackle completion rate is only 40% 
the stats show that most penalties are awarded to players who commit 2+ holding offenses 
according to data from Opta Sports, 71% of penalties in the Premier League involve a player committing 2 or more holding fouls 
. Like what if you're the other team? You'd want consistency too, right? 
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. And don't get me started on VAR - it's like they're just throwing darts at the screen hoping something sticks 
. Maybe instead of blaming VAR or Burn, we should just accept that some calls are gonna be up for debate 