Callum Wilson cited Alexander Isak’s record-breaking transfer fee when asked about the penalty situation at Newcastle United. The Magpies’ blushes were spared when a soft penalty call helped rescue a point against Bournemouth.
Kieran Trippier’s cross struck Jefferson Lerma on the arm and, after consulting the pitchside VAR monitor, referee Craig Pawson overturned his decision and awarded a spot-kick. Summer arrival Isak buried the resulting penalty to salvage a draw on an otherwise underwhelming afternoon at St James’ Park.
However, the Swede is unlikely to be on 12-yard duties for long as Wilson eyes a return. The Toon number nine has been the undisputed penalty king since arriving in 2020 - scoring all six he has taken in black-and-white stripes.
