Ange Postecoglou Criticizes VAR Decision After Loss

Ange Postecoglou expressed his frustration after Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, asserting that his depleted squad would have won had the match been played on a fair playing field. Tottenham, struggling with injuries and illness, managed to take an early lead through Dominic Solanke but conceded a controversial equaliser to Anthony Gordon just moments later, which Postecoglou argued involved a handball by Newcastle's Joelinton. The VAR review deemed the contact accidental, further aggravating Postecoglou who felt other potential handball incidents went unpunished. He praised his team's performance despite their struggles, stating, 'If all things were equal and balanced, we would have won today.' This loss leaves Spurs with only one win in their last eight Premier League games, as Newcastle climbed into fifth place.