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Mark Clattenburg says Newcastle’s equalizer against Watford should have been disallowed

Newcastle United battled back from a goal down to secure a draw against Watford at Saint James’ Park on Saturday.

Will Hughes had put the visitors ahead two minutes into the game, but Fabian Schar’s 41st-minute strike helped the Magpies draw level ahead of the break.

Neither side could find a winner after play resumed and both shared the spoils, but former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg believes Newcastle’s equalizer should have been struck off by the VAR as the ball had made contact with Isaac Hayden’s hands before being diverted into Schar’s path.