Newcastle United are “searching for clarification” from Skilled Sport Match Officers Restricted over a penalty attraction that was turned down towards Chelsea.
Head coach Eddie Howe stated Newcastle had been refused a in Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at St James’ Park after Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah barged Anthony Gordon to the bottom.
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The video assistant referee (VAR) upheld referee Andy Madley’s on-field choice to not award a spot-kick.
The Premier League Match Centre stated Chalobah was “deemed to be side-to-side in a shielding motion and the ball inside taking part in distance”.
Howe stated: “A name has already gone in. We simply wish to know the thought course of behind the choice.”
The PGMOL, the physique liable for refereeing all Premier League matches, has been approached for remark.
Newcastle had been 2-1 up on the time, however Chelsea ahead Joao Pedro equalised halfway by way of the second half after a slip by Malick Thiaw.
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No workforce have thrown away extra factors – 13 – from profitable positions within the Premier League this season than Newcastle.
They’re eleventh within the desk, have gained solely as soon as away from dwelling and journey to Manchester United on 26 December.
“My glass may be very a lot half full,” stated Howe. “I do know everybody else might need a special opinion, however I really feel we’re bettering.
“We’ve got been shifting in the proper course, however we’ve got bought plenty of work to do to be the workforce that we in the end wish to be and that is constantly profitable.
“That is what’s eluded us this season – the power to place profitable runs collectively, which is the defining factor we have to do.”