Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg believes Newcastle United should have been awarded a penalty in their defeat to Leeds United.
Despite going 1-0 up through Jeff Hendrick 's 26th-minute goal, the Magpies were beaten 5-2 at Elland Road.
Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Stuart Dallas, Ezgjan Alioski and Jack Harrison all scored for the Whites, meaning Ciaran Clark 's second-half equaliser to make it 2-2 at one stage ending up meaningless.
However, there was a key moment in the game that didn't go for Steve Bruce and his side. Leeds centre-back Liam Cooper appeared to bring down Callum Wilson inside the box, but the incident didn't result in a penalty for the Magpies.
Speaking on Amazon Prime's live coverage of the match in Yorkshire, former referee Clattenburg has shared his opinion on the matter and he has some sympathy for Newcastle.
"It was certainly a key moment in the game. There was a duel between Cooper and Wilson," the former referee said.
"If he gets a touch on it it would go back to the corner flag. The challenge comes in from behind and he trips him up. It should have been a penalty kick. This is where the VAR frustration comes up. This one I think everyone will accept it's a penalty kick.
"Liam Cooper doesn't get an actual touch on the ball and it's a clear foul. Referees need to understand football. I was surprised why the referee didn't give it originally."
The loss at Elland Road denied Newcastle a chance to move into the top half with three successive wins in the Premier League. Instead, Leeds have overtaken the Magpies - who are now in 14th.
