5. Goal Line Technology Needs To Be Addressed Immediately
Though Newcastle profited a couple of weeks ago from a very poor goal-line decision against Everton, they were robbed of a goal today thanks to the limitations of human referees. The assistant referee in front of the East Stand could never have seen to give the goal from his position, but the excuse that doubt should affect decision is as outdated and inappropriate as those who are determined not to see goal-line technology brought into the game. For this sort of issue to come up every single game is more than a nuisance, and until UEFA and FIFA work together to sort out a solution that involves technology, and eradicates the chance of human error or doubt, the missed decisions and bad calls will continue. Had that goal been given at such a crucial time, Newcastle could have kicked on and got something from the game - but as it was, the second half threat evaporated, and Newcastle were left blowing hard as Man United closed the game out and scored their third through Cleverley.