Newcastle United co-owner Jamie Reuben has responded to Arsenal fan Piers Morgan’s complaints after the Magpies’ 1-0 win on Saturday night. Eddie Howe’s team secured the victory with a goal from Anthony Gordon, but the match was marred by controversy.
The contentious incidents included Kai Havertz’s dangerous challenge on Sean Longstaff, resulting in bookings for Fabian Schar, Gordon, and Longstaff. Another incident involved Bruno Guimaraes catching Jorginho with his arm, though he escaped punishment.
The major controversy revolved around Gordon’s goal, which underwent three VAR checks to determine its validity. There were appeals regarding the ball going out of play, Gabriel being fouled in the box, and Gordon’s potential offside position. Despite these concerns, VAR confirmed the goal.
I think we saw the ball not go out , someone onside and Gabriel going down way to easy but again I would say that đŸ˜‰ @piersmorgan
— Jamie Reuben (@jamiereuben) November 5, 2023
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, displayed frustration in a press conference, branding himself as a sore loser. Arsenal fan Piers Morgan also expressed his discontent on social media, claiming the goal should not have stood.
In response, Jamie Reuben, the Newcastle co-owner, stated that he disagreed with Morgan’s assessment. He argued that the ball did not go out, someone was onside, and Gabriel went down too easily. The debate over the match’s incidents will likely continue, fueled by Arsenal’s complaints. However, Reuben’s perspective stands firm, emphasizing that the goal was legitimate and that Newcastle deserved the victory, despite the controversies.