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newcastle united PGMOL has been contacted for “clarification” on the decision not to pay the fine. Trevoh ChalobahThe barge is underway Anthony Gordon in a 2-2 draw against chelsea On Saturday.
Newcastle winger Gordon Was rattled in The Magpies lead 2–1 in the second half, by Chelsea defender Chalobah in the penalty area. On-field referee Andy Madley did not award a penalty, with VAR Peter Banks insisting that the contact was “side-to-side in a shielding action”.
Yet Newcastle manager Howe insisted after the match that it was “obvious” that a penalty should have been given, with TNT Sports pundit Ally McCoist also considering the incident a “Stonewall penalty”.
Speaking ahead of Newcastle’s match against Manchester United on Boxing Day, Howe said: “We would ask for clarification. [over the penalty]I think that’s the call [to PGMOL, referees body] Have already gone in, not on my own behalf personally, but on behalf of the club.
“We just want to know the thought process behind the decisions.”
On commentary duties for TNT, McCoist said: “I think it’s a penalty, I really do. I think he’s trying to take him out but he takes him out. It’s a penalty, that simple.
“It’s a tough punishment. I’m surprised by that.”
Two former Chelsea players also agreed. Joe Cole said on TNT Sports: “Too much aggression [from Chalobah]I guess we’ll hear from Eddie Howe after the game.”
On BBC Radio 5 Live, Pat Nevin said: “Risky with the bells! Trevoh Chalobah never got the ball, the challenge was over the shoulder of Anthony Gordon. A big call for the referee not to give a penalty.”
Premier League Match Center explained: “The referee’s call to award no penalty to Newcastle was checked and confirmed by VAR – Chalobah’s contact on Gordon was ruled side-to-side in a shielding action and the ball was within playing distance.”
Howe was astonished by the Premier League’s explanation, saying after the match: “In my opinion, it’s a clear penalty. I think elsewhere on the pitch it’s a free-kick. The player has been very aggressive on Anthony, so I think it’s a big foul.
“it [side-to-side shielding]The defender only sees Anthony, not the ball, and is very aggressive,”