"Anywhere else on the pitch, that's a blatant free-kick. When it went to VAR, I thought, 'This is going to be overturned, it's a clear error.' It's as clear a penalty as I've seen. The defender only focuses on Ant [Gordon]. They said it's shielding, but I don't agree with that analysis. I'm really disappointed that wasn't given."
"It's tinged with huge disappointment for us. I'm really disappointed for the players. We deserved to win that game, in my opinion anyway. The only real disappointment in the first half -- because I think it's the best we've played -- is that we weren't further ahead. We had the chances and played with real energy, intensity and quality. It was great to see us creating the big moments in the penalty box."
Newcastle raced to a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes with two Nick Woltemade goals following a Robert Sánchez save and an Anthony Gordon cross. Chelsea reduced the deficit through Reece James' 49th-minute free-kick and levelled when João Pedro capitalised on Malick Thiaw's slip. Newcastle appealed for a 53rd-minute penalty after Trevoh Chalobah's challenge on Anthony Gordon, but referee Andy Madley and VAR Peter Bankes rejected the claim. Eddie Howe expressed strong frustration at the non-call, calling it a blatant penalty, while Enzo Maresca praised Chelsea's character in mounting a comeback.
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