The Premier League's Independent Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled the referee and the VAR were correct to award Newcastle United's winning goal against Arsenal.
It’s worth noting what constitutes a foul in the PL is different from the UCL.
I do however agree with them on the ‘push’. While yes, Joelinton has 2 hands on his back, Gabriel is already going down, because he is attempting to clear a low ball with his head. So from looking at it, it is not immediately apparent whether his fall is natural due to the action he was making, or due to a potential push, therefore VAR shouldn’t intervene
It’s worth noting what constitutes a foul in the PL is different from the UCL.
I do however agree with them on the ‘push’. While yes, Joelinton has 2 hands on his back, Gabriel is already going down, because he is attempting to clear a low ball with his head. So from looking at it, it is not immediately apparent whether his fall is natural due to the action he was making, or due to a potential push, therefore VAR shouldn’t intervene