Newcastle seek ‘clarification’ over non-penalty

After Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah pushed Anthony Gordon to the ground, Newcastle were denied a “stonewall” penalty, according to head coach Eddie Howe in Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at St James’ Park.

Referee Andy Madley’s decision to not give a spot kick was upheld by the video assistant referee (VAR).

The Premier League Match Centre stated that Chalobah was “deemed to be side-to-side in a shielding action and the ball within playing distance.”

For comment, contact has been made to the PGMOL, the body responsible for all Premier League games.

Newcastle had a lead at the time, but Chelsea’s Joao Pedro equalized just two minutes later after Malick Thiaw had slipped.

No team has lost more points this season than Newcastle from winning positions in the Premier League, a total of 13.

They travel to Manchester United on December 26 and are 11th in the table, having only won once away from home.

Howe said, “My glass is essentially half full.” “I’m aware that everyone else may have a different perspective, but I think our situation is improving.

We have been moving in the right direction, but we still need to work together to become the team we ultimately want to be, and that means consistently succeeding.