Premier League in Uproar as Eddie Howe Blasts VAR After Newcastle’s Defeat to Liverpool
The Premier League has once again been plunged into controversy after Newcastle United’s narrow 3-2 loss to Liverpool. The flashpoint came when Anthony Gordon was shown a straight red card — a decision that left manager Eddie Howe furious and branding VAR’s role as “a disgrace.”
Howe didn’t hold back in his post-match comments:
“The VAR is a joke. He didn’t deserve the red card,” the Newcastle boss said. “This decision needs investigating because I simply can’t accept it.”
His outburst has reignited the debate surrounding VAR. Was Gordon’s tackle truly worthy of a sending-off, or did VAR once again go too far in shaping the result of a big game?
Liverpool’s comeback win took the points, but all the noise afterward has centered on Gordon’s dismissal. Howe argued that the call not only altered the flow of the game but also robbed Newcastle of a fair fight.
The football community is now split. Newcastle fans have rallied behind Howe, calling out what they see as bias and inconsistency, while neutrals — and even some rivals — insist the challenge was reckless enough to warrant red.
The Premier League now finds itself under fresh scrutiny, with mounting calls for more clarity and accountability in VAR decisions. Howe, however, has drawn a clear line in the sand: he wants answers, he wants fairness, and he’s demanding the ruling be reviewed.
But whether the league responds is another matter entirely.
And honestly… he can’t be serious 😒. That challenge was excessive — way over the top 💔😭.
