Postecoglou Fumes Over Controversial Handball in Spurs' Loss to Newcastle

Tottenham's injury-depleted squad suffers another home defeat, with VAR decisions and defensive struggles adding to their woes.

• Tottenham fell 2-1 to Newcastle, extending their winless home streak to six matches, as VAR deemed Joelinton's handball 'natural' in a key moment leading to Newcastle's equalizer.
• Manager Ange Postecoglou expressed unprecedented anger over perceived unfair officiating, stating Spurs deserved to win based on their performance.
• Spurs fielded a heavily depleted squad, with 10 first-team players unavailable due to injuries, illness, or suspension, forcing makeshift defensive adjustments including 18-year-old Archie Gray at center-back.
• Brandon Austin made his Premier League debut in goal, stepping in after second-choice keeper Fraser Forster was sidelined by illness.
• Despite the loss and mounting pressure, Postecoglou remains optimistic about the team's potential once key players return to fitness.

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