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The man formerly tasked with improving standards of refereeing across English football, Keith Hackett, claims David Coote made two major errors during Chelsea ’s win over Newcastle United.

Kai Havertz scored an 89th minute winner to boost the Blues following a week of uncertainty in the wake of Roman Abramovich being sanctioned.

Chelsea are still coming to terms with the situation which has seen the Russian billionaire’s assets frozen, with the club forced to operate under a new narrow operational licence.

But on the field at least, it was business as usual for Thomas Tuchel’s side, who strengthened their grip on third place in the Premier League.

However, the winner was a contentious one after Chelsea were on the right side of two very divisive decisions through the tight encounter.

In the first-half eventual matchwinner Havertz clashed with Dan Burn when challenging for a header, with replays showing he led with his elbow.

Referee David Coote opted to only award the German a yellow card, with VAR John Brooks deciding to not overrule him.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wasn’t too disappointed with that decision but was left furious after Coote denied his side a penalty, despite Trevoh Chalobah appearing to pull down Jacob Murphy in the area.

And Hackett, the former PGMOL chief, accused Coote of having a “mare” and suggested he got both of the game’s big calls incorrect.

“David Coote is having a bit of a mare,” Hackett posted on social media during the game.