Former top referee rules on these controversial Newcastle United v Sheffield United incidents

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Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.

The former top referee has now given his call on these incidents in the Newcastle United v Sheffield United match.

Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during a couple of incidents in an eventful match at St James’ Park.

Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about Newcastle United 5 Sheffield United 1 controversial decisions:

Incident:

Newcastle were awarded a penalty for a foul by Sheffield United’s Mason Holgate on Anthony Gordon which started outside the box.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

“There’s actually two trips.

“But the second one is on the line, or actually in the area, so the referee is well within his right to give a penalty.

“I listen to the VAR – they said the same.”

Stephen Warnock:

“The first trip leads to the second trip, it is a knock-on effect of the first foul. I think it is very harsh.

“It is very difficult, it is such a tough call.”

Incident:

Sheffield United were denied a late penalty after an on-field review recommended by VAR overturned the initial decision to penalise a challenge on Jayden Bogle inside the box.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

“He (Alex Murphy) definitely gets the ball and then the players goes over his leg.

“It wasn’t a foul.”

Sue Smith:

“Credit where credit is due.

“That was really good use of VAR.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Newcastle United 5 Sheffield United 1 – Saturday 27 April 3pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 26 61 pen, Bruno 54, OG 65, Wilson 72

Sheffield United:

Ahmedhodzic 5

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Sheff Utd 41% (42%) Newcastle 59% (58%)

Total shots were Sheff Utd 14 (10) Newcastle 20 (10)

Shots on target were Sheff Utd 5 (3) Newcastle 7 (2)

Corners were Sheff Utd 5 (4) Newcastle 4 (1)

Referee: Tony Harrington

Newcastle team v Crystal Palace:

Dubravka, Livramento, Schar (Krafth 46), Burn, Hall (A Murphy 82), Longstaff, Bruno, Anderson (Wilson 66), J Murphy (Barnes 66), Gordon (Ritchie 82), Isak

Unused subs:

Karius, Dummett, White, Parkinson

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Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:

Saturday 4 May 2024 – Burnley v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)

(The final day of the season live TV matches will be selected closer to the day but all 10 PL games will be same time same day)