Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Newcastle United should have been awarded a penalty against Chelsea following Trevoh Chalobah's challenge on Jacob Murphy. Gallagher believes VAR were presented with the 'caveat' to overturn David Coote's on-field decision due to the award of the corner kick, with the Blues defender making no contact with the ball.
Eddie Howe made four changes to his Newcastle starting lineup and changed formation as a result of late illnesses to Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Willock. It was a resolute display from the visitors that was undone by a clinical late finish from Kai Havertz, bringing to an end their nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
However, Howe was left frustated by two contentious VAR decisions which against his side, describing the challenge on Murphy as a 'stonewall' penalty. Gallagher agreed United should have been awarded a spot-kick with the match goalless at this stage.
