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Tottenham fire blanks in draw at Nottingham Forest after Williams goal ruled out

Neco Williams had a goal disallowed for handball and Spurs’ goal drought continued in Nottingham Forest’s 0-0 draw with Tottenham
Tottenham fire blanks in draw at Nottingham Forest after Williams goal ruled out

Glasner claims VAR was ‘guessing’ after Forest are denied winner against Spurs

Neco Williams had a goal disallowed for handball in the second half. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Reuters

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It was published on September 5, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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