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Terrible ref error sees Prem fans slam 'why no VAR' in FA Cup farce

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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