Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.
The former top referee has now given his call on this incident in the Newcastle v Chelsea match.
Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during a key moment in this match at St James’ Park.
A game that saw Newcastle United make it six Premier League home wins in a row.
Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about this Newcastle v Chelsea controversial incident:
INCIDENT:
Nicolas Jackson backed into Sven Botman and elbowed him in the face during Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle. Initially shown a yellow card, it was upgraded to red following a VAR review.
DERMOT GALLAGHER:
“He [Nicholas Jackson] looks at him [Sven Botman], so he’s made up his mind he’s going to.
“He arrives at speed and he can’t challenge for the ball. The ball’s not in the picture.
“I do think he’s gone with a straight arm, straight into the player’s face.”
Stephen Warnock:
“The centre-back does not jump. If the defender jumps, Jackson’s arm goes into his chest.
“I just think it is mistimed from Jackson and it’s very unfortunate.”
Nicolas Jackson Chelsea Elbow Sven Botman Newcastle
Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0 – Sunday 11 May 12pm
(Stats via BBC Sport)
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Tonali 2, Bruno 90
Chelsea:
Jackson red card 35
Possession was Newcastle 45% Chelsea 55%
Total shots were Newcastle 15 Chelsea 10
Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Chelsea 3
Corners were Newcastle 2 Chelsea 8
Touches in the box Newcastle 39 Chelsea 22
Newcastle United team v Chelsea :
Pope, Botman (Miley 55), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Gordon (Krafth 65), Tonali, Bruno (Longstaff 94), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 94), Murphy
Subs:
Dubravka, Lascelles, Osula, Neave, Ruddy
(Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)
(BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Chelsea 2-0…Read HERE)
(Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0 – Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction – Read HERE)
The remaining Newcastle United match schedule:
Sunday 18 May – Arsenal v Newcastle (4.30pm) Sky Sports
Sunday 25 May – Newcastle v Everton (4pm)