US EditionNewcastle United Left Disgusted by Paris Penalty Saga as Eddie Howe Questions One Main Issue
Newcastle secured a 1-1 draw against PSG but missed automatic last-16 qualification and will face a two-legged Champions League play-off against Monaco or Qarabag next month.
- Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes, Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain, a result Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe addressed after the match.
- After 45 seconds an on-field handball decision triggered a contentious VAR review, as Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic adjudged Lewis Miley to have handled inside the area, but dismissed Marquinhos' handball later.
- After Vitinha put PSG ahead, Joe Willock headed Newcastle level in first-half stoppage time as Nick Pope saved Ousmane Dembélé's penalty and substitutes Gordon and Barnes nearly won it.
- The play-off draw, which takes place on Friday, will pair Newcastle with Monaco or Qarabag, with Newcastle playing the first leg away and the second at St James' Park next month.
- Howe called for consistency from officials while praising his squad's resilience, criticising match officials for baffling penalty decisions and commending Newcastle players' response to early pressure.
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Eddie Howe left furious after Newcastle draw with PSG in Champions League clash
Eddie Howe expressed admiration for his Newcastle United squad following their battling performance against Paris Saint-Germain, where they overcame yet another disputed penalty decision, but was left furious that it was given. The Magpies found themselves facing a spot-kick within 45 seconds after referee Slavko Vincic penalised Lewis Miley for handball.Goalkeeper Nick Pope came to the rescue by keeping out the penalty, which was taken by Ousma…
The Parisians had all the cards in hand to go straight to the eighth finals. Instead, their draw against Newcastle will force them to play a barrage against Qarabag or Monaco in February.
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Eddie Howe content to go down play-off path as Newcastle are held to draw at PSG
The Magpies will face either Monaco or Qarabag for a place in the last 16.
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