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'He's EXTREMELY lucky': Jamie Redknapp insists Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope should have been sent off for challenge on Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, after VAR opted not to overturn referee Andy Madley's decision on penalty call

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Jamie Redknapp is adamant that Wolves should have been given a penalty for a challenge by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope on Raul Jimenez.

With the sides level at 0-0 at St James' Park, Pope caught Jimenez in the area with his shoulder, sending the Wolves forward to the ground.

However, Pope managed to escape without being punished for the incident, much to the bewilderment of Redknapp.

Redknapp was confused as to why referee Andy Madley wasn't told to consult the VAR monitor.

Asked whether Newcastle got away with not conceding a penalty, Redknapp said on Sky Sports: 'Absolutely and so has Nick Pope, he's incredibly lucky.