The Premier League published a terse statement on Tuesday night, in which they explained why Leeds United’s second goal was allowed to stand, as they held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw.
The goal was not cancelled despite protests about a Jayden Bogle handball in the build-up.
Chelsea took a two-goal lead in the match, thanks to goals from Joao Pedro and Cole P
Leeds pulled one back through a penalty from Lukas Nmecha, before Noah Okafor levelled from close range with 17 minutes left.
A statement from the Premier League Match Centre on X, read: “The referee’s call of goal to Leeds United was checked and confirmed by VAR – with there deemed to be no handball offence by Bogle in the build-up.”
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