"Arsenal looked set to have a huge chance to take the lead at St James' Park, a venue where they have struggled in recent years, after Vitor Gyokeres went down under a challenge from Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope. Gyokeres tumbled over after making contact with Pope's knee, with Gillett pointing to the spot after a brief moment to gather his thoughts. However, VAR intervened, pointing out that Pope had also made contact with the ball."
"Gillett took a trip to the pitchside monitor and, after a lengthy discussion with the VAR, announced to a delighted home crowd that he decided to change his original call. Mikel Arteta and his side were furious, and their frustrations reached even greater heights when Woltemade powered Newcastle in front. The Germany international, Newcastle's club-record signing tasked with helping fill the void left by Alexander Isak's departure, rose to turn Sandro Tonali's left-wing cross into the bottom-left corner,"
Nick Woltemade scored his second Newcastle United goal to put Newcastle 1-0 up at half-time against Arsenal. Arsenal were denied a penalty after Vitor Gyokeres went down under a challenge from Nick Pope because VAR found Pope had contacted the ball. Referee Gillett reviewed the incident at the pitchside monitor and overturned his spot-kick decision. Arsenal protested when Woltemade's header, from Sandro Tonali's left-wing cross, was allowed despite claims he pushed Gabriel. VAR reviewed that incident and judged minimal contact, leaving Arsenal trailing with 45 minutes remaining.
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