Overview
- Jacob Ramsey received a second yellow card for simulation against Manchester United, reducing Newcastle to ten men before the break.
- Newcastle still won 2-1 at St James’ Park, with William Osula scoring a 90th‑minute winner after Anthony Gordon’s first‑half penalty and a Casemiro equaliser.
- Former PGMOL boss Keith Hackett said the incident did not meet the criteria for simulation and judged referee Peter Bankes to have erred.
- Former referee Dermot Gallagher backed the on‑field decision, and United goalkeeper Senne Lammens said he felt no contact and believed the booking was correct.
- IFAB has confirmed VAR will cover second yellow cards from next season, a shift that could allow reviews of incidents like Ramsey’s; reaction has continued with Alan Shearer calling the decision a nonsense and team‑mate Anthony Gordon teasing Ramsey on Instagram.