"That's a dangerous thing. I wouldn't want to train my players to deliver that kind of challenge in the box. That would give the referee a decision to make. One of the arts of defending is not to put yourself in that position. I still believe it was a clear penalty having reviewed it. But it wasn't given and my time is best spent looking forward and not back."
"Yes, we will be seeking clarification. That call has already gone in, not from me personally, but from the club. We just want to know the thought process behind the decision."
"Chalobah to be side-to-side in a shielding action and the ball within playing distance."
Newcastle United have requested clarification from referees' chief Howard Webb after Andy Madley declined to award a penalty for Trevoh Chalobah's challenge on Anthony Gordon in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Chelsea. Television analysis largely suggested Newcastle had a case, but VAR official Peter Bankes judged Chalobah to be side-to-side in a shielding action with the ball within playing distance. Head coach Eddie Howe believes it was a clear penalty and confirms the club has formally sought the referees' thought process. Howe also rejected training players to use that kind of challenge and noted defensive technique should avoid such situations. Newcastle have surrendered 13 points from winning positions this season and travel to Manchester United on Boxing Day.
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