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A handball by Lucas Digne inside the box was ruled a free-kick outside the area, denying a potential penalty in the FA Cup clash.
The decision sparked post-match debate as fans and pundits questioned the lack of VAR in the cup clash.
BBC commentary echoed the frustration, with Danny Murphy calling the decision poor and questioning the assistant's involvement.
Newcastle overturned a 1-0 deficit to win 3-1, with Sandro Tonali scoring and Nick Woltemade sealing the win late on.
The match took place at Villa Park in the FA Cup fourth round, featuring two Premier League clubs.
Fans took to X to express their views, with many calling for VAR in the FA Cup.
The match featured a controversial red card incident for Villa’s goalkeeper in the first half.
Newcastle trailed at halftime but surged back to take the lead and secure progression to the fifth round.
The article notes VAR was not used in this fourth-round tie to ensure consistency across matches.
The piece marks the game with a fan-driven narrative about officiating and callouts for VAR across the FA Cup.

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Howe argues referees are over-reliant on VAR, suggesting decisions may be influenced by what VAR can check rather than on-pitch conviction.
Abraham's Villa opener is cited as offside in the match discussion, highlighting VAR-related controversy from the game.
Digne escapes a red card for a shin-high tackle, an decision Howe flags as problematic in the officiating.
Digne's handball is ruled outside the area despite clear evidence it occurred inside, marking a critical VAR moment.
Bizot's red card for a challenge on Murphy is noted, giving Newcastle a platform to capitalize with 10 men.
Tonali's equaliser and Woltemade's late strike help Newcastle swing momentum in their FA Cup win.
Howe remains torn on VAR, valuing accuracy but feeling it erodes the emotional moment of goals.
Emery defends VAR for accuracy and its role in aiding referees, acknowledging its support.
Emery stresses the red card and subsequent VAR decisions affected Villa's performance and competitiveness.
The FA Cup fourth-round fixture between Villa and Newcastle ended 3-1 in Newcastle's favor at Villa Park.

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