Dermot Gallagher, the former top referee, is back to analyze the controversial decisions in the Premier League matches for Sky Sports. This time, he delves into the Newcastle v West Ham game, which was a rollercoaster of emotions at St. James’ Park.
Gallagher gives his verdict on four key incidents from the match:
- A penalty was awarded early on as Vladimir Coufal brought down Anthony Gordon. Gallagher deems it a correct decision, despite the offside confusion.
- Mohammed Kudus scored while Fabian Schar was down injured, sparking debate on whether play should have been stopped. Gallagher believes the free-kick should have been delayed to assess Schar’s condition.
- Kalvin Phillips fouled Gordon in the box, leading to a second penalty for Newcastle. Gallagher supports the referee’s decision after using the monitor.
- Dan Burn’s challenge on Kudus raised questions of a potential red card, but Gallagher believes it was a fair shoulder-to-shoulder contest.
Overall, Gallagher gives a perfect score to the referee’s decisions in the match.
The game ended with a thrilling 4-3 victory for Newcastle, with goals from Isak, Barnes, and Gordon getting sent off. Despite West Ham’s efforts with goals from Antonio, Kudus, and Bowen, they couldn’t secure a win.
Upcoming fixtures for Newcastle include clashes against Everton, Fulham, and Spurs, providing fans with plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
