Tottenham's Thomas Frank accuses Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins of provoking post-match scuffle
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Key Points:
- Tottenham lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, with Villa leading 2-0 at halftime before Spurs scored once in the second half but failed to equalize.
- After the match, a confrontation occurred when Ollie Watkins celebrated near João Palhinha, leading to a melee involving players and staff from both teams; Spurs manager Thomas Frank accused Watkins of provoking the incident.
- Frank acknowledged his players' frustration amid a difficult season, emphasizing the need to keep composure despite competitive tensions and recent disciplinary issues, including Cristian Romero's ban.
- Villa manager Unai Emery expressed frustration over an early tackle by Palhinha that injured Boubacar Kamara but praised the referee's overall performance.
