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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Newcastle get ‘justice’ after ‘ridiculous’ VAR penalty decision against PSG

Newcastle players celebrate after Nick Pope denies Ousmane Dembele’s penalty - (AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle avoided early disaster in their crucial Champions League clash at Paris Saint-Germain after Nick Pope’s heroics delivered ‘justice’ following a farcical VAR decision to award a penalty.

The Magpies went to the Parc des Princes requiring some sort of result in their bid to seal a top-eight finish in their European league phase finale, but they were dealt a potentially huge blow in the first minute as Champions League holders PSG looked start quickly.

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