"I don't understand why in the Premier League game with [Fabian] Schar on Phil [Foden] why VAR didn't say anything. Then the penalty with [Jeremy] Doku and Thiaw. Today, the line was perfect. Millimetres. I don't understand but I'm pretty sure the official will call me tomorrow to explain why VAR didn't intervene at 0-0 here [St James' Park] in the Premier League."
"Look back at my press conference. I didn't say anything after that game. But here, VAR intervenes but not for two unbelievable penalties. We know how it works and that will make us stronger. I've said it many times to the team, it is always about that. It's in that situation how we react and how we compete."
A Manchester City goal was disallowed after a lengthy VAR review concluded Erling Haaland interfered with play by blocking Malick Thiaw while in an offside position. Antoine Semenyo's flick from an inswinging corner was ruled out despite appearing to double City's lead early in the second half. The on-field referee visited the pitchside monitor for a subjective offside decision after VAR could not make a final call. Critics pointed to inconsistent VAR interventions, citing earlier incidents this season where potential fouls or penalties involving Newcastle were not reviewed. The outcome sparked debate over VAR application and officiating consistency.
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