Eddie Howe believes Newcastle were robbed of a legitimate goal against Crystal Palace after a decision by referee Michael Salisbury that was branded ‘pathetic’ by club legend Alan Shearer.
The Magpies looked like they had taken the lead through a Tyrick Mitchell own goal in the 51st minute of Saturday’s stalemate at St James’ Park.
But Salisbury chalked off the goal after consulting his pitchside monitor, adjudging Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock to have pushed Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita before the ball went in off Mitchell.
Eddie Howe has insisted his team were robbed of a legitimate goal against Crystal Palace
Howe, though, felt that the initial foul came from Mitchell on Willock, claiming his player was nudged off balance and that caused him to accidentally floor Guaita.