While many continue to express disappointment in one of the most controversial English premier league fixtures, others including formers referee Mark Clattenburg.

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has told Howard Webb, Chief Refereeing Officer for PGMOL, that it is time to accept that he has failed following Arsenal’s Premier League victory at Newcastle.

The match between Newcastle United and Arsenal was more than a cup final. The tenacity of pace of the game was insane. Arsenal’s win would means drawing closer to the top while Newcastle United’s victory moved them from the button half.

The controversy started in the 17’ after VAR overturned an incident that many believed to be a penalty. Nick Pope found himself in a one-on-one situation against Viktor Gyökeres but ended up bringing the striker down. The same situation that got Robert Sanchez of Chelsea sent off was waved off.

Minutes after Arsenal came to terms with the decision, Nick Waltemade opened the scoring for Newcastle United in the 34’. The Magpies held on to their lead and almost doubled up but the ball was blocked by Martinelli whose hand was ‘not’ in the natural position.

Arsenal in the 83’ had a corner kick was taken short by Declan Rice, he short cross found its way back to him before lifting it into the Newcastle box where Mikel Merino headed it into the right corner to draw level for Arsenal.

It was close to call at this stage, Newcastle United were probably preparing to settle for a point but a late corner kick changed everything.

Gabriel headed in a 96’ goal to complete the Arsenal comeback as they climb to second place on the league log.