Premier League issue explanation as Tottenham denied late penalty against Leeds by VAR
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Key Points:
- Tottenham's late penalty appeal against Leeds United was denied after a VAR review confirmed that Leeds' Lukas Nmecha played the ball during the challenge on James Maddison.
- The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Mathys Tel scoring for Tottenham and later conceding a penalty that allowed Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin to equalize.
- Referee Jarred Gillett upheld the penalty for Leeds after a VAR review determined that Tel fouled Ethan Ampadu in the penalty area.
- Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made a key save late in the match, and Maddison made his return from a long-term knee injury, potentially boosting Spurs for their final two games of the season.
- The Premier League clarified the no-penalty decision on their official platform, emphasizing that the VAR review confirmed Nmecha's touch on the ball, negating Tottenham's penalty claim.