More handball controversy as Newcastle earn late point at Spurs

Another controversial handball decision gave Newcastle United a stoppage-time equaliser by Callum Wilson from the penalty spot and a 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - September 27, 2020 Newcastle United's Callum Wilson scores their first goal from the penalty spot Pool via REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Wilson’s spot-kick squeezed past Hugo Lloris and earned Steve Bruce’s side a point that had looked unlikely for most of the match. Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson had slammed the approach to handball after his side’s defeat on Saturday and Newcastle manager Steve Bruce said he agreed with Hodgson.“I can understand why Spurs will go berserk and Roy Hodgson reacted like he did. It is a total nonsense, we should be jumping through hoops but I would be devastated if that was us.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho dodged questions about the incident saying he did not want to be fined.

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