During Leeds United’s home defeat to Burnley, a controversial moment involving a potential penalty was heavily discussed on Sky Sports News, with former referee Dermot Gallagher weighing in on the incident. The match saw Leeds lose 1-0 after Burnley’s Luca Koleosho capitalized on a defensive error to score the only goal, ending Leeds’ unbeaten start to the season.
The contentious moment came when Leeds winger Manor Solomon, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, appeared to be brought down in the box by Burnley defender Joe Worrall. Leeds fans and players were convinced it was a penalty, but referee James Bell dismissed their appeals. Leeds manager Daniel Farke also believed a penalty should have been awarded, while Burnley manager Scott Parker suggested Worrall had gotten a touch on the ball and refrained from making a definitive comment.
Dermot Gallagher, on Sky Sports’ ‘Ref Watch’ segment, backed the referee’s decision, calling it “brilliant refereeing.” He explained that Worrall made contact with the ball before Solomon, which justified the referee’s choice not to award a penalty. Gallagher’s analysis highlighted that, despite initial appearances, Worrall’s tackle was clean, making it a correct and commendable call by the referee.
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