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December 20, 2025
Angry Eddie Howe claims officials denied Newcastle a ‘stonewall’ penalty
Chelsea’s Chalobah challenged Gordon at 2-1 in 2-2 draw
TL;DR
- Eddie Howe believes Newcastle should have been awarded a penalty for a challenge on Anthony Gordon.
- Howe accused the referee and VAR of making a clear error by not awarding the penalty.
- Newcastle led 2-0 but drew 2-2 with Chelsea.
- Howe praised his team's performance and saw it as evidence of improvement.
- Enzo Maresca stated that while Newcastle deserved to lead at halftime, Chelsea deserved to win based on the second half.
- Maresca was pleased with his team's reaction and comeback from 2-0 down.
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