Newcastle manager Howe discusses well-handled situation with Schar

Schar and Ben Brereton-Diaz got into a heated confrontation before the Saints striker dramatically fell to the ground.

Howe said: "I think it's really harsh on Fabby, although I think we all know that you can't give the referee the possibility to even give the red card.

"It looks like he has been caught by a well-managed situation. It's something we'll learn from."

Howe added: "In a strange way for us, the red card was a turning point negatively in terms of control, but a turning point in terms of getting the crowd in the game. They felt an injustice. Without that support it's probably a different result."