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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank gives blunt verdict on Newcastle penalty decision

Thomas Frank was not happy with the penalty awarded against his side (Bradley Collyer/PA). — Thomas Frank was not happy with the penalty awarded against his side (Bradley Collyer/PA). (PA Wire)

Tottenham and Newcastle played out a 2-2 draw at St James' Park on Tuesday, with Cristian Romero scoring a dramatic overhead kick equaliser in added time for Spurs.
Newcastle initially took the lead through Bruno Guimaraes, which was cancelled out by Romero's first goal, a diving header.
Anthony Gordon restored Newcastle's lead from the penalty spot after VAR intervened to award a penalty for a foul on Dan Burn by Rodrigo Bentancur.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank criticised the VAR decision, stating it was "never a penalty", while Newcastle manager Eddie Howe defended the call.
The draw means Tottenham are now winless in their last five Premier League matches, though Frank praised his side's character and mentality.

Thomas Frank fumes at Newcastle penalty after Tottenham battle back to earn draw — In full