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Antoine Semenyo's Hot Start at Man City May Be Just What Pep Guardiola Needs
Erling Haaland was ruled marginally offside after a 5.5-minute VAR review, disallowing Antoine Semenyo’s goal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
- Antoine Semenyo thought he had doubled Manchester City's advantage at St James' Park in the 63rd minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside after VAR judged Erling Haaland impeded Malick Thiaw.
- The VAR team led by Stuart Attwell concluded Erling Haaland was offside and impacted Malick Thiaw, prompting referee Chris Kavanagh to review the pitchside monitor for six minutes.
- Fans reacted audibly inside the stadium with boos as the big screen showed the VAR review, while Pep Guardiola and Manchester City players criticised VAR inconsistencies and called the decision disappointing.
- The decision could prove pivotal for the tie, with Newcastle United handed a lifeline as the second leg at the Etihad Stadium is set for Wednesday, 4 February.
- Pep Guardiola said the issue reflects broader VAR inconsistency, framing it as a wider problem after inconsistent interventions at St James' Park, while Chris Sutton called the decision 'incredible'.
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Pep Guardiola launches furious rant over controversial decision during Man City’s cup win at Newcastle
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola voiced his frustration at VAR inconsistencies despite Manchester City securing a 2-0 triumph against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at St James' Park.The visitors established a commanding advantage ahead of the return fixture, with Antoine Semenyo finding the net for the second consecutive match and Rayan Cherki adding a late second to seal the victory in the closing stages.Yet the City manag…
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Newcastle star's reaction to Man City VAR farce says it all - 'We don't want to see that' - The Mirror
VAR was front and centre on Tuesday night after denying Antoine Semenyo another goal following a controversial offside call that has players and managers frustrated
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