Howe reacts to PSG robbery – Exposes Mikel Arteta live on TNT Sports…

A visibly devastated Eddie Howe has reacted to the shambolic penalty decision that denied us a heroic win at PSG last night.

The boss insists it was "not a penalty", sharing his bemusement after the ball hit Tino Livramento's chest before rebounding off his hand; which was in a low and natural position at the point of contact.

Howe was unable to say too much, admitting "I can't say my inner thoughts", but he made a mockery of Mikel Arteta's rant just a few weeks ago. Our decision was far worse, the stakes were far higher, yet Howe was a class act (watch below) despite a 98th-minute robbery that denied us our biggest away win in the club's history.

https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1729629963987435524

"It's not a penalty when it hits his chest first and then hits his hand, which is low. His hand is not in an unnatural position. He is running and they are in a running motion. I think it’s a poor decision and it’s hugely frustrating for us."

"I'm not allowed to sum it up. I can't say my inner thoughts obviously [I'd get in trouble]. I thought the referee was having a good game up until this moment. He had been strong.

"I'm still coming to terms with it. I feel really flat but at the same time really pleased with what the players gave today. Their commitment, execution... We rode our luck. We ran out of luck at the end. I didn't think it was a penalty.

"What you don't take into account with those replays is how quick the ball goes. It hits his chest first. If it hits his hands first, well it's still not a penalty because he's so close. But you can make more of a case."