Premier League make announcement about Leeds vs Newcastle incident as VAR quotes released

Leeds United and Newcastle United faced controversy just minutes into their Premier League clash.

The Whites started their outing against Matthias Jaissle's side on the front foot.

That was always going to be the way with a hyped-up Elland Road crowd behind them.

The Magpies have had their chances on the break, but have allowed the hosts to have their fair share of possession.

It was that which so nearly played into the hands of Daniel Farke's side.

Just two minutes into the game, Leeds wanted a penalty, but VAR made a call.

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The noise of a night time kick-off certainly played its part in the opening minutes in Yorkshire.

The hosts were immediately looking to get on the ball and make things happen.

That so nearly ended with a penalty shout as Matias Fernandez-Pardo looked to have handled the ball in the area.

Referee Michael Salisbury didn't award a penalty and remained stern in his opinion.

The call was backed by VAR, with the decision process now being revealed by Premier League Match Centre.

The on-field official said: "For me, it's bouncing, it's not intentional."

VAR, John Brooks replied: "Confirming the on-field decision to play on - the ball just bounces up and inadvertently hits the arm of the defender."

A penalty was seemingly never on the cards, but were Leeds unlucky?

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It feels as if the decision was instantly batted away by the referee and as a result, wasn't given a second thought.

Salisbury wasn't interested at any point and VAR followed suit.

They say that it wasn't intentional, but the final call did seem to come and go without much fuss.

Don Goodman, speaking on Sky Sports, said that "Newcastle hearts would have been in mouths".

That makes it clear that it may not have been so straight forward.

In the end, it doesn't feel like it's mattered too much with Leeds scoring two quickfire goals not too long after.

A Lewis Miley own goal and a trademark Dominic Calvert-Lewin effort has taken away from any potential complaints.