In a highly contentious match at St James' Park, Arsenal faced their first defeat in the Premier League this season as they clashed with Newcastle United. The pivotal moment of the game came in the 64th minute when Anthony Gordon scored from close range after a mistake by Arsenal's goalkeeper, David Raya. The entire match was marred by controversy as VAR was called upon to assess three different incidents, including whether the ball went out of play in the build-up, whether a foul was committed by Joelinton on Gabriel, and whether Gordon was in an offside position. After extensive review, VAR concluded that there was insufficient evidence to intervene.
The first half of the match was a frenetic affair, culminating in a reckless tackle by Kai Havertz on Sean Longstaff, earning Havertz a booking. Three Newcastle players were also booked for dissent, adding to the tense atmosphere. Half-time seemed to bring some calm to the proceedings.
Gordon's goal gave Newcastle the lead, and despite Arsenal dominating possession in the latter part of the game, a resolute defense ensured that Nick Pope had no further saves to make. As the final whistle blew, Arsenal was left ruing the controversial decisions, making it their first defeat of the Premier League season.
This match had its share of drama, from VAR controversies to a feisty encounter on the field, leaving fans and pundits with much to discuss after the final whistle
