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Eddie Howe admitted Newcastle\u2019s controversial last-gasp draw at Paris Saint-Germain has left him feeling \u201cflat\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Magpies were denied a famous Champions League win at the Parc des Princes after a fortuitous spot-kick was given against them in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Tino Livramento was harshly adjudged to have handled the ball after Ousmane Dembele\u2019s cross deflected off the defender\u2019s chest and onto his arm.<\/p>\n
Kylian Mbappe converted from 12 yards, cancelling out Alexander Isak\u2019s first-half opener and undoing what had been a spirited display from the Geordies in the French capital.<\/p>\n
Speaking to TNT Sports, Howe said:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m still coming to terms with it. I feel really flat but at the same time really pleased with what the players gave today \u2014 their commitment, execution.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe rode our luck. We ran out of luck at the end. I didn\u2019t think it was a penalty.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat you don\u2019t take into account with those replays is how quick the ball goes. It hits his chest first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it hits his hands first, well it\u2019s still not a penalty because he\u2019s so close. But you can make more of a case.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not a penalty when it hits his chest first and then hits his hand which is low. I\u2019m not allowed to sum it up. I can\u2019t say my inner thoughts obviously [I\u2019d get in trouble].<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought the referee was having a good game up until this moment. He had been strong.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 1-1 draw takes Newcastle\u2019s hopes of knockout qualification out of their hands, with Howe\u2019s men needing to beat AC Milan next month and for Borussia Dortmund to prevent PSG winning.<\/p>\n
Howe added: \u201cWe\u2019re still in it. That\u2019s another thing we can\u2019t forget. We could easily have come here and have not been in the competition anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe still believe. As much as it\u2019s a huge, deflating feeling \u2014 it could be another story in our season.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nProud of you, lads! \ud83e\udef6 pic.twitter.com\/8rdMF7cRpG<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n