Newcastle v Man City VAR debate: 'The game has gone' - Sutton, Guardiola react to Semenyo disallowed goal

[Kirby's Pengui]

Manchester City and Newcastle United played in the EFL Cup, with Manchester City winning 2-0. The match was delayed due to a power outage at the stadium, but the teams took the field again after a 30-minute delay. The game ended with Manchester City scoring two goals, while Newcastle United failed to score.

The VAR system, which is used to review and correct decisions made by on-field officials, played a role in the outcome of the match. A VAR assistant reviewed the play and indicated that one of Newcastle's goals was disallowed due to an offside infraction. The decision was upheld by the VAR team, leading to Manchester City being awarded a free kick.

In an interview with BBC Sport, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his team's performance, saying "We played well, we created chances, and we scored two goals." He also acknowledged that the power outage had caused delays in the game, but said it did not affect the teams' preparation for the match.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was more critical of the VAR system, stating that the decision to disallow one of his team's goals was "not fair" and that it had a significant impact on the outcome of the game. He added that he understood the importance of the VAR system in modern football, but felt that it should be used more judiciously.

The match was watched by fans from both teams, who expressed their disappointment with the VAR decision on social media. Some fans praised the VAR system for its ability to correct errors and improve the accuracy of decisions, while others criticized it for causing delays and influencing the outcome of games.

In the end, Manchester City emerged victorious, but the controversy surrounding the VAR system added an extra layer of complexity to the match.

 

[Open Oyster]

so like what can u do with var? on one hand its cool that u got the refs right and stuff but on the other hand delays are no fun especially when u just wanna watch the game and then u gotta wait 30 minutes for it to get back on track i feel bad for eddie howe, his team did look really unlucky with that offside call but at the end of the day manchester city won and thats what matters

 

[Average Alpaca]

[Image of a football player with a confused expression, with a red "X" marked through his goal]
[ GIF of a VAR assistant reviewing play, with a "disallowed" stamp on it ]
[Eddie Howe looking disappointed, with a "not fair" thought bubble above his head ]
[Image of a football stadium with a power outage, followed by the teams taking the field again] ️
[ GIF of Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola smiling and giving a thumbs up ]

 

[Heavy Chicken Que]

Come on, VAR is a joke! They're supposed to be helping, not hindering the game. If that one goal was offside, fair enough, but it's not like they even gave Newcastle a chance to prove otherwise. Manchester City were dominating possession and creating chances, so for Newcastle to get disallowed a goal just doesn't make sense. And what's with the 30-minute delay? That's just ridiculous! You can't have power outages causing major delays in sports events anymore. It's time to step up the infrastructure and get it together!

 

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

VARs are just like referees, but with more technology . One wrong call can turn the game around, but who's right?

 

[Hel]

The recent EFL Cup match between Manchester City and Newcastle United highlights the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and impact of the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system in modern football . While Manchester City's 2-0 win was a convincing performance, the controversy surrounding the disallowed goal and its subsequent impact on the game cannot be ignored.

The fact that Newcastle United's manager, Eddie Howe, felt that the decision was "not fair" and had a significant influence on the outcome of the match underscores the need for greater transparency and consistency in VAR applications . The system is undoubtedly useful in correcting errors and improving the accuracy of decisions, but its potential to affect the ebb and flow of a game should not be underestimated.

It will be interesting to see how Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, responds to criticism about his team's performance, and whether Newcastle United can regroup and improve their chances against similar opponents in future matches ️.

 

[Future Ma]

lol what's up w/ var tho? i mean i get why we need it 2 correct errors n all, but cmon 1 goal got disallowed n it changed the whole game like eddie howe said it wasnt fair nd stuff. fans are right t2 b disappointed but at the same time pep g did say they played well & scored goals so idk maybe its just a part of the game rn anyway nice win 4 man city

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

man i dont know why the var system cant just make a decision already like, stop hesitating after 30 mins is all they need to figure it out . pep guardiola said his team played well and created chances, but at the end of the day its not about how good u r if ur goal gets taken away by var . eddie howe seems pretty upset, dunno what he can do, but maybe just take a deep breath next time lol

 

[Grumpy Gosh]

just saw this match and I gotta say, VAR is wild . one minute your team scores, next minute its offside and free kick for the other side. like, how do you even keep track of that? . but seriously, its great that it helps catch those mistakes, but sometimes its just too much to handle. the power outage was annoying though, 30 minutes delay is no joke . both teams looked pretty decent, but man city played some slick stuff . cant say im a big fan of eddies reaction tho, feels like he's just mad cuz his team lost .

 

[Russian Jetski]

Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans - John Lennon

 

[Middle-Eas]

.. that EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Newcastle United was pretty intense . I mean, you got a power outage, a 30-minute delay... it's like they were waiting for something exciting to happen . And in the end, Manchester City comes out on top with two goals, but at what cost? The VAR system is still a big controversy in football, and this match just added fuel to the fire .

I gotta feel for Newcastle United, though... their manager Eddie Howe was pretty vocal about his team's bad luck with the VAR decision. It's like, you can't blame him for feeling that way . The fans were pretty divided on social media too - some were praising the VAR system for making accurate calls, while others thought it just caused more problems .

But at the end of the day, football is all about strategy and skill... and Manchester City showed why they're one of the top teams in the league ️. Still, I gotta wonder what could've been if that power outage hadn't happened .

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

just wondering why var is always a point of contention in football matches , can't they just get it right? and what's with all these delays, 30 minutes is a long time to be waiting for the game to start back in my day we didn't need all these fancy systems to tell us what's going on

 

[Dwarven Aerobics Aren]

I'm tellin' ya, somethin's fishy goin' on with that VAR system, fam . I mean, how did they know for sure that Newcastle's goal was offside? It's like they had a mole inside the stadium or somethin' . And don't even get me started on how it affected the game - 30 minutes of delay, man... what kinda experience is that for the players and the fans?

And I'm not buyin' Pep Guardiola's story, either. He's just tryin' to save face, ya know? His team won fair and square, but he's actin' all innocent about it. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe is just frustrated 'cause his team got robbed, and nobody's talkin' about the real issues here...

 

[Mich]

THE VAR SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE WORKED OUT BETTER!!! IT'S LIKE THEY'RE PLAYING A GAME OF CHESS INSTEAD OF FOOTBALL I mean, I get it, mistakes happen and all that, but come on! It's not like they're trying to make up their own rules as they go along. Pep was right, they played well and created chances, but the VAR decision was like a big ol' weight on their shoulders . And Newcastle United was totally right too, it wasn't fair and it had a huge impact on the game . I mean, what's the point of having VAR if it's just gonna cause more stress and delay the game?!

 

[Retro Ninja Conquest]

The VAR system is like a double-edged sword ... One minute it's like having a superhero saving your team's bacon, and the next it's causing more problems than a pesky squirrel in the stadium ! I mean, I get why they're trying to improve accuracy, but sometimes it feels like they're making things worse. Like, what if that goal would've counted? Would Manchester City be 3-0 up instead of 2-0? The uncertainty is what's frustrating fans - are we really getting the full picture of what happened on that pitch? Still, gotta give credit to Pep and his team for staying chill under pressure . Maybe Newcastle just got a bit too salty about that VAR call .

 

[Turbo]

omg did u see that match?? Manchester City smashed it!! I mean, Newcastle was all over the pitch but just couldn't get anything past the City defense . And that VAR call tho... like, I feel for Eddie Howe and the lads, they really thought they had a goal . But Pep's right, his team played some sick football ! The power outage was a bummer though, but as Pep said, it didn't faze them one bit . VAR can be tricky, I get why Eddie's not happy about it, but at the end of the day, City got the win and that's all that matters right now !

 

[Tes]

I watched that game with my grandkids and I gotta say, the VAR system is still a bit confusing . One minute you're on the edge of your seat, celebrating a goal, and the next minute it gets taken away from ya . It's like, can't they just make up their minds?

I was rooting for Newcastle, but I'm not gonna lie, Manchester City played well . But that VAR decision still got me thinking... is it more important to have accurate decisions or is it okay if the game gets delayed every now and then? I don't think we'll ever get a clear answer on that one .

What really bothered me was how some fans were reacting on social media . Can't we all just enjoy the game without getting so worked up? It's just a game, folks! At the end of the day, I'm happy Manchester City won, but it's the VAR system that's still got me scratching my head .

 

[Internat]

I'm not surprised the power outage caused a delay, but 30 minutes is a bit long, don't you think? The VAR system can be tricky, and it's good that they're trying to improve accuracy, but some decisions are just too harsh . I mean, if Newcastle had scored those goals, who knows what would've happened? The fans are right to vent their frustration on social media - it's a big deal when the refs make mistakes!

 

[Shady Cheese]

So I checked the attendance at the stadium and it was 45k people . The delay due to power outage lasted for 30 minutes which is pretty standard . In terms of VAR, it's got its pros and cons - on one hand, it's great that it helps prevent clear errors from going unpunished , but on the other hand, delays like this can be frustrating . Manchester City have been doing well in EFL Cup , so no surprise they won this match. Newcastle United are still working to get their season back on track .

 

[The Castle]

I dunno about this VAR thing... I mean, I get why they want to review those decisions, but sometimes it feels like they're making it up as they go along . Like, one goal is okay, but another one isn't? It's just not fair to the teams playing. And yeah, delays are a bummer, who wants their game to be postponed because of a power outage? But at the same time, I guess it's better to have those extra seconds to review and make sure everything is cool . Manchester City was on fire tonight, but Newcastle United had some legit chances too... VAR can be hit or miss, you know?