Eddie Howe: Newcastle were denied ‘clear penalty’ against Chelsea

Newcastle squandered a 2-0 lead against Chelsea

Eddie Howe said Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Chelsea was "tinged with huge disappointment". Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Eddie Howe was left fuming after Newcastle were denied a “clear” penalty as Chelsea fought back to snatch a Premier League draw.

Referee Andy Madley waved away appeals for a spot-kick for Trevoh Chalobah’s 53rd-minute challenge on Anthony Gordon and was backed by VAR Peter Bankes, leaving the Magpies’ head coach baffled.