Howe: It's a clear error, a difficult one to work out
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was furious his side were not awarded a second-half penalty after Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah wiped out Anthony Gordon in the box.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean called the incident "100 per cent a penalty" on Soccer Saturday, while Howe said it was a "clear-cut" spot kick.
“Yeah, I thought the Anthony Gordon one was the standout one for me," he said after the game. "I think anywhere else on the pitch, that's a blatant free-kick.
"When it went to VAR and of course they check everything, I thought this was going to be overturned. It's a clear error, because that's a clear penalty, as I've seen. I think the defender only focuses on Ant.
"They've said it is shielding, but I don't agree with that analysis, so I'm really disappointed that wasn't given.
"Just this one decision I think was wrong. I think that's where VAR really should intervene. Yeah, it's a difficult one to work out. Seeing it live, I thought it was clear.”