Former top referee rules on these controversial Wolves v Newcastle 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 Wolves v Newcastle match.

Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during key moments in this eventful match at Molineux.

Newcastle United fighting back to take a very valuable three points.

Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about these Wolves 1 Newcastle 2 controversial incidents:

Incident:

The ball hits Wolves defender Craig Dawson’s arm but no penalty given by the referee, neither does VAR ask him to look at a replay of the incident.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

Correct decision.

Dermot Gallagher explanation:

“If you watch, it comes off his (Craig Dawson’s) own body, bounces up, hits his (Dawson’s) arm.

“The arm is where you would expect it to be when making that challenge.

“That’s a far better interpretation of the rules; we’re in a far better position this year.”

Incident:

Jason Tindall is booked by the referee after picking a ball up and passing it to Joe Willock, so he can take a quick throw-in.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

Correct decision.

Dermot Gallagher explanation:

“Only the players can get the players off the cones.

“Jason wanted to get it in play very quickly.

“What I would say, is he’s actually done this player (Joe Willock) a favour as it’s the most blatant foul throw ever (with one foot clearly off the ground when he throws it into play)!”

Wolves 1 Newcastle 2 – Sunday 15 September 4.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Schar 75, Barnes 80

Wolves:

Lemina 36

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Newcastle 51% (63%) Wolves 49% (37%)

Total shots were Newcastle 14 (3) Wolves 12 (5)

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 (1) Wolves 5 (2)

Corners were Newcastle 7 (2) Wolves 4 (2)

Touches in the box Newcastle 22 (7) Wolves 27 (8)

Newcastle United team v Wolves:

Pope, Livramento (Trippier 64), Schar, Burn, Hall, Joelinton (Willock 46), Bruno (Kelly 87), Longstaff (Tonali 46), Jacob Murphy, Isak (Barnes 46), Gordon

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron

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Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed to end of November:

Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3pm)

Tuesday 24 September 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)