Newcastle United’s performance against Arsenal was nothing short of disastrous, resulting in a demoralizing 4-1 defeat. Despite expectations of a competitive match, Eddie Howe’s team displayed timidity throughout, allowing the officials and Arsenal players to have an easy time. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s side continued their strong push towards the Premier League title.
With the Premier League disappointment behind them, Newcastle now shifts their focus to the upcoming FA Cup clash. The game at Ewood Park holds immense significance for their season, as the outcome could shape their overall campaign. Additionally, the referee for Tuesday night’s match has been announced, adding further anticipation to the upcoming fixture.
Jarred Gillett in charge of Blackburn vs Newcastle
The referee for the Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United match on Tuesday night has been confirmed as Jarred Gillett. This will mark the third time this season that the Australian referee has officiated a Newcastle game, all of which have been in cup competitions.
The first encounter was during the Carabao Cup exit against Chelsea, while the second was the FA Cup victory over Fulham in January. The latter match proved to be a relatively straightforward affair for the 37-year-old referee, although there were some claims of handball surrounding Newcastle’s opening goal.
However, the game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was considerably more eventful, particularly due to a significant mistake made early on in the match.
Anthony Gordon fell victim to a dreadful tackle from Moises Caicedo, which eventually forced Gordon to leave the field. Although the Chelsea midfielder received a yellow card, replays clearly indicated that he should have been sent off for the challenge.
Eddie Howe expressed disappointment at the horror tackle and the subsequent injury to Gordon, emphasizing the severity of the incident.
With the upcoming match against Blackburn Rovers, both Newcastle and Gillett would hope to avoid any similar controversial incidents that would attract attention. Newcastle’s primary objective, however, will be to progress in the FA Cup with minimal complications.
