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Joshua Hobbs

Alan Shearer's verdict on VAR red card call as Newcastle United fail to take advantage

When Everton's Allan was sent off in the 83rd minute of Thursday night's fixture, Newcastle United seemed set to capitalise and return to winning ways. Given there were 14 minutes of added time due to the VAR delay as well as a long hold-up from a protestor tying himself to the goalpost, a man advantage presented a real opportunity for Eddie Howe's side.

Instead, it was Everton that won it as Alex Iwobi ran into the box to collect a pass from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and finish past Martin Dubravka. The Everton fans delighted not only in the victory - which was badly needed given their fight against relegation - but also due to the sense of injustice they felt at the red card being given to Allan.

Originally, the midfielder was shown a yellow card by Craig Pawson as he lunged in as Allan Saint-Maximin broke through the middle of the pitch. However, he was sent to the monitor by VAR Craig Pawson and after a short review of the footage, he changed his decision to a red card.

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