"Newcastle ran out 2-1 winners over Spurs in midweek, which proved to be the final straw for the Tottenham board who promptly sacked Thomas Frank as first-team boss. The Magpies have been poor travellers this season, recording only their third league win away from home in north London. But, Eddie Howe's men managed to get over the line thanks to goals from summer signings Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey."
"Spurs' defeat proved to be Thomas Frank's final game in charge (Image credit: Getty Images) After consulting with the VAR at Stockley Park, aided by the semi-automated offside system in force in the Premier League, referee Anthony Taylor cancelled Willock's opener, much to the dismay of the Newcastle midfielder. The decision proved immaterial to the result but replays showed just how close Willock had come to being given as onside."
Newcastle United defeated Tottenham 2-1, with Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey scoring the goals that secured the victory. The result left Tottenham's board to sack Thomas Frank as first-team boss. Newcastle registered only their third league away win of the season in north London. Joe Willock had an earlier strike ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee after a semi-automated offside review judged his run fractionally ahead. The replay showed his forehead ever so slightly beyond Micky van de Ven's shoulder, the perceived last line. Willock responded with a comical retort on his Instagram story the following morning.
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