VAR Controversially Gives Jonjo Shelvey Goal In The Most Bizarre Circumstances

Jonjo Shelvey scored a bizarre goal for Newcastle United against Sheffield United in another controversial moment for VAR.

Newcastle secured three vital points at Bramall Lane after beating Sheffield United 2-0, and the Premier League clash had another contentious VAR call.

Allan Saint-Maximin put the visitors ahead early on, before Shelvey doubled his side's advantage in the second half after cleverly playing to the whistle.

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A long pass was played into Andy Carroll who flicked the ball on to the path of Shelvey. The linesman called offside with the Sheffield United players coming to a stop. But the Newcastle midfielder continued his run and slotted past Dean Henderson.

VAR then overturned the wrong offside call and allowed the goal to stand.

Speaking after the game, Shelvey explained his decision to carry on through on goal.

Naturally, the controversial VAR moment was the talk of the league fixture.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Premier League, Newcastle United, VAR

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