VAR was once again in the headlines on Saturday after controversial decisions in a number of Premier League games. Newcastle United certainly felt aggrieved when a lengthy VAR check resulted in Chris Kavanagh being called over to the pitchside monitor before awarding the second of two penalties to Brentford in the first half.
Alexander Isak was adjudged to have fouled Bees full-back Rico Henry with a high foot when trying to clear a Brentford corner. The soft decision led Newcastle fans to both the decision and ask why a similar, if not worse, foul wasn't given on Fabian Schar against Manchester United. Alan Shearer also blasted the decision as 'bull****'.
On the penalty, Isak admitted: "It felt like a 50-50 situation where I tried to kick the ball and he dives into me. It all went pretty quick. I didn't see him coming."
