Harvey Barnes put Newcastle 2-1 up against Manchester City in their clash at St James' Park on Saturday evening, despite many fans believing there was an offside in the build-up

The Premier League has been forced to clarify why Harvey Barnes' second goal for Newcastle against Manchester City was allowed to stand. Barnes fired into the roof of the net in the second half to put Newcastle 2-1 up before a lengthy VAR delay.

After a goalless first half at St James' Park, the game saw quickfire goals at either end, with Barnes making it 1-0 in the 63rd minute before Ruben Dias' deflected strike levelled things up for the away side five minutes later.

Barnes then got a second to put the Magpies in front again in the 70th minute, but his goal required a lengthy delay while the VAR official

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