Premier League clubs are reportedly compiling lists of wretched VAR decisions with several clubs expected to follow Newcastle United by lodging formal complaints.The Magpies, whose only defeat of the season came via Liverpool's 98th-minute winner, were once again left fuming at a dismal refereeing decision when Tyrick Mitchell's second-half own goal was chalked off for a foul in the build-up.
Joe Willock was adjudged by referee Michael Salisbury to have fouled Vicente Guaita by barging into his midriff, but replays showed Willock had actually been pushed into the Crystal Palace 'keeper by Mitchell.Even more bizarrely, VAR official Lee Mason opted not to show Salisbury the decisive angle which confirmed Willock's innocence, leaving Magpies manager Eddie Howe seething at the full-time whistle.READ MORE: Ex-Arsenal star 'will change TV channel' when Tottenham are on in Champions League"I didn’t think it should have been disallowed, said Howe after the stalemate at Selhurst Park.
He added: "If anything, it’s a penalty if it’s not a goal. I was very surprised by the outcome. I think they [the officials] were swayed by the fact, and this is just my opinion, that the goalkeeper stayed down.
I think that ultimately led to the goal being disallowed."According to the Daily Mail, top-flight clubs are so aggrieved with the poor officiating that they've started compiling lists with Newcastle's amongst the longest.HAVE YOUR SAY!
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