VAR masks GK’s costly howler; why Reds’ woes go beyond misfiring star: PL Talking Pts

An Arsenal star had VAR to thank for masking his egregious error, while a Newcastle midfielder’s ability to play on the edge remains a serious bone of contention.

Elsewhere, Liverpool’s expensive forward continued to misfire but a club legend pointed to another area on the field that the Reds desperately need more help in.

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ARSENAL GK ‘ALL OVER THE PLACE’ AS VAR MASKS MAJOR ERROR

Much of the focus from Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle was around VAR.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta raged about it in his post-match interviews, the club backed him up in a stern 112-word statement and fans were left to vent their fury on social media.

But it’s all a happy distraction from a hot topic that’s becoming more of a worry for Arsenal.

With Aaron Ramsdale already established as their first choice goalkeeper, Arteta made the bold move to bring in Brentford’s David Raya on loan with an option to complete a sale for £30 million (AUD$57m).

Although the England international started the first three games, Raya took over in Arsenal’s fifth league game of the season has remained between the sticks since.

Yet the Spaniard has never looked an assured presence and cost Arsenal a goal in their 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

And when Newcastle scored the only goal of the game against the Gunners, Raya was once