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Callum Wilson reveals Manchester United penalty confession and why Newcastle didn't bother appealing

Callum Wilson claims Manchester United defenders admitted Newcastle United should have been awarded a penalty during their Old Trafford stalemate. The Magpies' number nine was brought down by Raphael Varane in the box, but referee Craig Pawson dismissed calls for a spot-kick.

Sunday's goalless draw was dogged by a number of contentious decisions, with the hosts later being hit with an FA charge after protesting Pawson's decision not to allow Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half strike to stand. The Red Devils also had their own penalty appeal waved away after Sean Longstaff looked to have clipped Jadon Sancho in the area.

It is the latest Newcastle match this season to be marred by VAR controversy or contentious refereeing calls. Reflecting on his penalty shout, Wilson insists his opponents would go on to accept they were lucky Varane was not penalised for a foul.

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