Newcastle boss Howe explains complaint to Prem over refereeing

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23 Dec 2021 • 9:21 PM MYT
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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has explained their complaint against the refereeing this season.

Newcastle have complained to the Premier League about a series of questionable decisions in Premier League games.

Howe said: "All we're asking for is just some clarity on the decisions, really, and how the officials at the time, be they on the pitch at the time or VAR, have come to those decisions.

"That's all we're asking for.

"To try and help the processes for the future because those decisions have influenced the results, I have no doubt about that.

"There's been definitely a feeling of unjustness, I can definitely feel that without the group.

"There's been a feeling of disbelief at some things within the games that have gone against us.

"I certainly have felt that at half-time and at the end of games, but my focus is on the future with the players and what we can influence."

Newcastle will have Craig Pawson as referee for their clash with Man United, the same official who did not see the Fraser incident as a penalty from the VAR box.

Howe said: "We can't influence refereeing decisions, we can't influence VAR, as much as the final decision.

"Obviously during the game we can have our say on that and try to manage the game.

"For us, it's very much about looking to the future and just trying to educate ourselves on certain things, why they haven't happened, and the use of VAR, which I think has been a bit contentious as far as we're concerned, definitely."


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