Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham: Jamie Redknapp slams lack of consistency after VAR awards Magpies controversial penalty

3 December 2025, 09:33 | Updated: 3 December 2025, 11:26

Jamie Redknapp has slammed the decision to award Newcastle a controversial late penalty in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

A double from Spurs captain Cristian Romero salvaged a point for the under pressure Thomas Frank, but it was the decision to penalise Rodrigo Bentancur for a tussle with Dan Burn that became a flashpoint late in the game.

The pair were battling with one another at a corner which saw Burn tumble over the Spurs midfielder without any complaints. Play was waved on by onfield official Thomas Bramall, only for VAR to recommend a pitchside review.

The decision was overturned, allowing Anthony Gordon to put the hosts back in front from the penalty spot with four minutes to go.

"Look at Dan Burn, he's not even complaining," Redknapp said.

"He gets up to make a gesture, but he's not once got up with any aggression to say to the referee 'what are you doing?'

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