Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher was confused at VAR's involvement in a disallowed Newcastle United goal.

The Magpies thought they had scored against Nottingham Forest when Elliot Anderson put the ball in the back of the net.

However, the goal was disallowed for a supposed offside earlier in the move.

Sean Longstaff was adjudged to be offside, but Gallagher disagreed with the decision.

Gallagher told Sky Sports: "I look for the clues and one of the biggest clues was Forest set up to kick-off and they set up to kick-off when the delay was ongoing. I don't really see why VAR got involved because for me Filipe clearly goes to kick the ball out for a corner.

"I think Jacob Murphy who's behind would intercept the ball, he knows that and goes to kick the ball out for a corner. Murphy isn't in an offside position and he's quite entitled to be there.

"He goes to clear the ball out for a corner. If we go through these [Images], has the ball traveled from distance? Definitely. Has the player had a clear view? Definitely.

"Was the ball moving quickly? Not particularly. Was the direction of the ball unexpected? It's come to him and he's gone to intercept the ball.

"Did he have time to coordinate his body, movement? Well he goes to kick it out for a corner which you'd expect a defender to do in that position because that's his job.

"It ticks all the boxes for saying he has control of the ball and he's played it. For me it's a goal and it should have stood."