Yesterday, Jeff Stelling shared his thoughts on the controversial penalty call during the Newcastle vs West Ham United match. Despite a valiant effort, West Ham fell short and lost 4-3 to Newcastle, with the penalty incident involving Kalvin Phillips and Anthony Gordon adding fuel to the fire.
Stelling expressed bewilderment over the aftermath of the decision, leaving Hammers fans feeling gutted at the final whistle. The substitution of Phillips for Antonio by boss David Moyes proved to be a pivotal moment in the match.
The result was disappointing for West Ham, hindering their chances of securing a top seven finish. The referee and VAR officials came under fire for the questionable penalty decision awarded to Newcastle, which went unaddressed by the Match of the Day pundits.
Stelling criticized the MOTD producers for neglecting to discuss the penalty controversy, with fans left feeling let down. Despite previous criticism towards the Hammers supporters, Stelling’s defense of the team was a welcome change.
VAR decisions have not been in West Ham’s favor this season, and the trend continued in the clash with Newcastle. Hopes remain high that luck will turn in their favor as the campaign progresses.
