Graeme Souness insists 'perfection' with VAR is impossible but was still left flabbergasted by the decision to rule out a goal for Newcastle United. The former Magpies boss can not fathom how referee Michael Salisbury missed the push on Joe Willock in the build-up to Tyrick Mitchell's own goal.
Eddie Howe feels the hosts were denied a 'perfectly good' goal in their frustrating goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Newcastle spurned a number of good chances to break the deadlock, but temporarily took the lead in unusual circumstances when Mitchell deflected the ball into his own net.
The goal was initially allowed to stand, but Salisbury was then advised to review the decision on the pitchside monitor by VAR Lee Mason. Following a lengthy pause to proceedings, the referee overturned the call and penalised Willock for the collision with Vincente Guiata.
