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By Nathan Ridley Alan Shearer has offered an explanation to Jeff Stelling’s criticism of Match of the Day after Newcastle’s controversial second penalty against West Ham wasn’t analysed during the show. The Magpies produced an inspired comeback to beat West Ham 4-3 on Saturday, having found themselves 3-1 down with just 13 minutes of normal time remaining. Newcastle were given a lifeline when opposition midfielder Kalvin Phillips tripped Magpies forward Anthony Gordon inside the penalty area while attempting to clear the ball. Referee Robert Jones initially allowed play to go on before VAR adv…

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