Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admits he cannot comment on their matchwinning penalty against Brentford.

Callum Wilson converted a penalty won by Gordon, having been fouled by Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken, for the only goal of the game.

Howe later said: "Big result for us. Difficult game today, knew it was gonna be. Brentford are a difficult team to play against. It wasn't a game of many chances didn't think, thankfully we got the important goal we needed.

"I don't think we were in full rhythm today but that's what Brentford do, they disrupt you. It was a bitty game for us, we had to set-pieces right, crosses right and defensively I was very pleased with us today."

On Elliot Anderson and Harvey Barnes, he said: "I think they did really well. I'm happy Elliot got to start today because he deserved it. Harvey came into the team, performed well. They both did well in the international break and I have no problem putting them in."

On the penalty decision, he added: "I have got no idea to be honest, I didn't see it at the time and I haven't seen it since.