Gary Lineker quipped that Alan Shearer would have “loved” VAR after Newcastle United’s blushes were spared against Bournemouth. After falling a goal behind, the Magpies replied five minutes later - but were fortunate to do so.
Kieran Trippier’s cross hit Jefferson Lerma and - with little protest from the crowd - the referee signalled for a corner. However, VAR summoned Craig Pawson to the pitchside monitor and he awarded a penalty.
Alexander Isak made no mistake from the resulting spot-kick to rescue a point for Eddie Howe’s side. The decision came after Newcastle suffered the receiving end of controversial VAR calls against Liverpool and Crystal Palace in recent weeks.
