Newcastle United have controversially gone a goal Newcastle United suffered a controversial 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday after Tammy Abraham’s early goal was allowed to stand despite appearing offside.
Newcastle United’s FA Cup ambitions were thwarted at Villa Park following a contentious 14th-minute strike from Tammy Abraham.
The goal, born from a clever training-ground free-kick, was allowed to stand in the absence of VAR, despite strong protests from the Magpies.
Pundit Danny Murphy echoed the frustration of the traveling fans, observing that Abraham looked “a yard off” upon reviewing the replays of the cross.
The defeat is a bitter pill for Eddie Howe’s side, who were looking to build momentum after a midweek victory over Tottenham.
While Villa celebrated their progression to the fifth round, Newcastle were left to rue the lack of technology at this stage of the competition.
Murphy noted the visitors would feel significantly “hard done-by,” especially since the goal ultimately proved to be the match-winner.
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