Former top referee rules on these controversial Newcastle United v Manchester City incidents | OneFootball

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 Manchester City match.

Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during key moments in this eventful game at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United fighting back to take a very deserved point.

Dermot Gallagher talking to Sky Sports about these Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 controversial incidents:

Incident:

Jarred Gillett awarded a penalty as Ederson brought down Anthony Gordon in the box.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

Correct decision.

Dermot Gallagher explanation:

“I thought penalty.

“I can’t see what else he can give.

“I can’t imagine another referee making a different decision but it’s not a red card.

“I think he catches him with his arm on his left leg.”

Incident:

Kyle Walker challenges Joelinton and appears to take him down in the box, nothing given.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

Correct decision.

Dermot Gallagher explanation:

“I just think it’s physical contact.

“It’s side by side and he’s done enough to ease him out.”

Incident:

Jack Grealish appears to stamp on and elbow Sandro Tonali, yellow cards given to both players.

Dermot Gallagher verdict:

Correct decision.

Dermot Gallagher explanation:

“The player (Tonali) trying to force the ref’s hand.

“I think the ref does well to not get sucked in.

“It’s not the wisest thing to do [by Grealish] but it’s not enough for a red card.”

Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 – Saturday 28 September 12.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Gordon 58 pen

Man City:

Gvardiol 35

Possession was Newcastle 38% Man City 62%

Total shots were Newcastle 11 Man City 16

Shots on target were Newcastle 4 Man City 6

Corners were Newcastle 5 Man City 6

Touches in the box Newcastle 25 Man City 39

Newcastle United team v Man City:

Pope, Trippier (Livramento 78), Schar, Burn, Hall, Joelinton, Bruno, Tonali (Longstaff 77), Barnes (Willock 76), Gordon, Jacob Murphy

SUBS:

Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Alex Murphy

(BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Manchester City draw – Read HERE)

(Anthony Gordon gets very emotional about support shown to him by Newcastle United fans – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 – Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1 – Honours even, a fair result and this was my man of the match – Read HERE)

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

Tuesday 1 October 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (To be played at St James’ Park)

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

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

W/C Monday 28 October – AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle v Chelsea

Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports