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Jamie Redknapp expresses his disbelief after Newcastle weren't awarded a penalty against Manchester City following Ederson's challenge on Ryan Fraser by VAR because Joao Cancelo emerged with the ball: 'That's a terrible excuse'

Jamie Redknapp believes Newcastle were hugely unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty in the first half of their clash with Manchester City.

City goalkeeper Ederson caught Newcastle's Ryan Fraser in the area, but, to the surprise of many, referee Martin Atkinson didn't point to the penalty spot.

Redknapp was adamant that Atkinson made the wrong decision.

Jamie Redknapp felt Newcastle should have been given a penalty against Manchester City
City goalkeeper Ederson caught Newcastle's Ryan Fraser in the area but a penalty wasn't given

It emerged that VAR decided against giving a penalty due to City defender Joao Cancelo coming away with the ball; a decision Redknapp didn't agree with.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: 'That's my idea of not knowing what's going on.