Ex-Premier League referee backs decision to award Tottenham Hotspur penalty against Leeds United

By Joe Urquhart
Published 4th Jan 2021, 13:52 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2021, 13:56 BST
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The Whites were beaten by Spurs last weekend in the top flight.

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the decision to award Tottenham Hotspur a penalty against Leeds United.

The Whites fell to a 3-0 defeat to Jose Mourinho's side in the capital on Saturday lunchtime in Premier League action.

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Spurs opened the scoring through Harry Kane from the spot but debate raged among supporters and pundits over whether the decision to award a penalty kick was the correct one.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane converts a penalty against Leeds United. Pic: GettyTottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane converts a penalty against Leeds United. Pic: Getty
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane converts a penalty against Leeds United. Pic: Getty

A stray pass from Whites goalkeeper Illan Meslier found Harry Winks in the Leeds half as the hosts pounced to counter the visitors.

The midfielder played in teammate Steven Bergwijn with the winger sent tumbling to the floor under a loose challenge from retreating defender Gjanni Alioski.

Initial contact between the two players appeared to be outside the box but the foul was deemed to continue onto the 18-yard line, which resulted in referee David Coote pointing to the spot in north London.

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