Ally McCoist brutally shut down Piers Morgan's argument as the TalkTV host went on a furious rant about the latest controversial VAR decision.
Newcastle beat Arsenal at St James' Park thanks to a strike from Anthony Gordon. However, before the goal was awarded there were three separate VAR checks – with all being dismissed due to lack of substantial evidence.
And Arsenal fans have been furious about the decision, including Morgan – who launched into a rant on talkSPORT. He said: "Three different times VAR should have said this is probably not a goal, four if you include the handball that we later established probably happened.
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"The ball clearly went out, the foul was clearly a foul, he put both hands on the back of Gabriel and knocked him over. Clearly he was offside, clearly you can see the handball as well.
"There are four different reasons why that goal shouldn't stand! VAR is a stupid system and none of it gets given."
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Glasgow Rangers and Scotland legend McCoist replied: "Piers, I'm going to say to you, your verdict on VAR is driving me crazy! However, I think the key words are clear and obvious, now I don't think any of them – and I genuinely believe it – are clear and obvious."
Arsenal were left livid with the decision, and the club went as far as to release a statement on Sunday. "Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening," it read.
"We support the ongoing efforts of Chief Refereeing Officer, Howard Webb and would welcome working together to achieve the world-class officiating standards our league demands."
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