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Jan Vertonghen reacts to penalty decision that went against Tottenham Hotspur versus Newcastle United

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen is angry with the FA after Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United this afternoon. Spurs centre-back Eric Dier was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box as he contested for a header, and the referee pointed to the spot after the VAR advised him to check the screen for a replay. The new handball rules meant Newcastle were awarded a penalty kick regardless of the intention of the Tottenham man, and the hosts were left undone by it as it came right at the end of the game.