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Oscar Haley

Why Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty was disallowed against Newcastle United

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was denied a dream return to St James' Park on Sunday afternoon when the Serbian international had a second half penalty disallowed against his former club..

A challenge from Kieran Trippier on Fulham's Bobby Decordova-Reid that went to VAR saw Mitrovic handed the perfect opportunity to give his new side the lead midway through the second half.

While he stepped up and fired the ball past Nick Pope, the striker touched the ball twice, resulting in his spot kick being chalked off, much to Newcastle's relief.

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