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OFFICIAL VAR REVIEW SUMMED: EXPLAINING CONTROVERSIAL MAN CITY VS NEWCASTLE DECISION CALL

Man City's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle was marred by VAR controversy on the winning goal. The Premier League later clarified the onside and no-foul decisions, as City slipped down the table.

Official VAR Review Summed: Explaining Controversial Man City Vs Newcastle Decision Call
City-Newcastle Controversy Finally Gets Official Answer

Game Score & League Situation: Manchester City was beaten by Newcastle United with a score of 2-1 on Saturday night. Because of this defeat, Pep Guardiola's squad could not get closer to Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the Premier League.

Disputed Goal that Won the Game: Harvey Barnes' goal, which gave his team the win, was quickly looked at again by VAR because people thought someone might have been offside or committed a foul on the goalie. After VAR said that Bruno Guimaraes was not offside when the play started, the goal was allowed.

Explanation from the Premier League: The Premier League Match Centre then put out a statement to explain why they made that choice. The explanation said that they checked and made sure that both Guimaraes and Barnes were not offside, and they decided that City's goalie, Gianluigi Donnarumma, was not fouled.

Complaints from the First Half: City was also upset with the referees because of something that happened earlier with Phil Foden. In the first half, they wanted a penalty because it looked like Fabian Schar had challenged Foden inside the penalty area, but they did not get it.

What Guardiola Did: Manager Pep Guardiola did not talk to the media for very long after the game, speaking for less than five minutes. Even though it was clear how he felt about the questionable calls, he made a point not to say anything bad about the referees.

Alan Shearer's Opinion: Alan Shearer, who used to play striker for Newcastle, told Man City to think about how they played defence instead of complaining about the referee's calls. He stated that the biggest "concern" for the Blues should be how many chances they gave Newcastle to score.

How It Affects the League Table: This loss is the fourth time that Manchester City has been beaten in the current Premier League season. Because of this bad outcome, the champions from last year have dropped in the standings, going below Chelsea.

WEST HAM’S JANUARY OVERHAUL CONTINUES AS ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP TALKS FOLLOW CASTELLANOS AND PABLO

The Hammers are the busiest team in January. Discover the latest on the plan to pair Schjelderup with new signing Taty Castellanos.

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West Ham joins the race for Andreas Schjelderup

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that West Ham United are in the running to sign Andreas Schjelderup this month. The London club has already discussed a possible transfer for the attacker, since Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bring in wide players this month after getting strikers in the first few days of January.

West Ham United are trying hard this month to strengthen its team and improve its chances of avoiding relegation. The Hammers are currently 18th in the league, seven points from safety, so Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough job.

The Hammers have already signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Pablo from Gil Vicente, which fixes their striker problem. Callum Wilson will probably leave, since West Ham is talking about ending his contract early.

Espirito Santo will now focus on getting wide attackers, with plans to sign players for both wings. Fulham’s Adama Traore is a target, and the Hammers might be able to sign the Spanish winger. There are worries about Crysencio Summerville's form, so Espirito Santo might consider a different player to compete with him on the left.

Several players have been mentioned, with 21-year-old winger Andreas Schjelderup being the latest. The Benfica player is expected to leave this month, with growing interest from other clubs, including Italian side Parma.

West Ham have reportedly talked about signing the 21-year-old winger, with Benfica possibly viewing the Norwegian as expendable. If the Portuguese club gets a good offer, they might consider selling him, since the Norwegian might be interested in playing in the Premier League.

There might be some worries about joining West Ham given their difficult situation in the Premier League. But the 21-year-old winger might see this move as a chance to prove himself in the Premier League, meaning he might be open to joining the London team.

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH MOVE FOR MLS STARLET GOZO TO BOLSTER YOUTH RANKS

Aston Villa are looking to the MLS for its next star. Get the latest details on the enquiry for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo.

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18-year-old Zavier Gozo is on Aston Villa's radar

Unai Emery and his team are on the hunt for fresh young talent, and now their search has brought them to Major League Soccer. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Aston Villa recently reached out to Real Salt Lake about their promising forward, Zavier Gozo.

Villa’s interest in Gozo isn’t just talk—they actually contacted the staff in Utah to see what it would take to bring the 18-year-old to Birmingham. They see real potential in him and want to develop him in their academy. This isn’t just some distant scouting mission. It fits perfectly with Villa’s bigger strategy: sign top young players before their value skyrockets in Europe.

Gozo’s made a name for himself in Real Salt Lake’s youth system and has already broken into the first team. He’s also caught the eye of scouts across Europe with his performances for the USA U20s.

Talks are still early, but Villa clearly think Gozo could one day push for first-team minutes. Since Emery arrived, the club has put serious effort into signing young prospects. Bringing in a quick North American forward fits right in with the way they want to play. Fans will see this as another sign of Villa’s ambition to build a winning team for the long haul.

So, why does Emery want this American speedster? Gozo’s got the right tools for English football—he’s fast, direct, and can play out wide or through the middle. He loves running at defenders and creating chances, which is exactly what Emery wants from his wide players. Gozo’s already shown at MLS NEXT Pro and the senior MLS level that he’s got the energy and movement. Villa rely on counter-attacks. On top of that, he works hard off the ball, pressing from the front—something Emery always asks of his attackers.

Of course, there’s the question of whether Gozo’s ready for the physical side of the Premier League. The jump from MLS is tough, and he’ll probably need time with the U21s or maybe a loan before he’s ready for the first team.

Still, this move just makes sense for Villa’s future. Emery has proven he can develop raw talent into reliable players for his system. If they sign Gozo now, they get a young player they can shape without any rush for immediate results.

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