FURIOUS Eddie Howe EXPLODES in Rage After SHOCKING VAR Blunder ROBS Newcastle of Victory – You Won’t Believe What He Said About That “Stonewall” Penalty Howler That Let Chelsea Steal a Draw!
If surrendering a 2-0 advantage against Chelsea was not frustrating enough, Newcastle supporters will feel even more aggrieved after reviewing the penalty incident involving Anthony Gordon that went unpunished.
At first glance, the challenge appeared questionable, but replay footage makes it look like a clear-cut penalty.
On 55 minutes, Trevoh Chalobah crashed into Gordon’s thigh inside the box, halting a promising attack at a crucial moment in the match.
Despite the severity of the contact, neither the on-field referee nor VAR intervened.
After the game, Eddie Howe did little to hide his frustration, describing the decision as a major error that significantly impacted the contest.
The Newcastle boss argued that the challenge met every requirement for a foul and insisted his side were denied a golden opportunity to restore a two-goal cushion.
Howe said the incident was “a clear error,” stressing that the same challenge would have resulted in a free kick anywhere else on the pitch.
He felt Chalobah showed aggression, focused solely on Gordon rather than the ball, and made forceful contact that should have led to a penalty.
Howe also rejected the explanation given for the decision, making it clear he was deeply disappointed by the officials’ assessment.
The PGMOL later released a statement clarifying why VAR did not advise a review.
According to their explanation, Chalobah’s contact was judged to be a “side-to-side shielding action,” with the ball considered to be within playing distance at the time.
However, many Newcastle fans will struggle to accept that interpretation.
Replays suggest Chalobah made little effort to play the ball and instead barged directly into Gordon’s thigh, making the shielding argument hard to justify.
While Newcastle must take responsibility for conceding two poor goals after an excellent first-half performance, there is a strong feeling that they were badly let down by officiating decisions that played a decisive role in the final outcome.
