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Premier League clarifies handball decision in Leeds United vs Newcastle United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Premier League clarifies handball decision in Leeds United vs Newcastle United

Summary

During the Premier League match on September 14, Leeds United faced Newcastle United, winning the match 4-1. The Premier League provided clarification regarding a controversial moment in the match, where Leeds sought a penalty for a handball incident involving Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The referee, Michael Salisbury, ruled no penalty, stating the handball was accidental as the ball bounced up. The VAR confirmed this decision. The match included goals from Leeds' Lewis Miley (own goal), Bogle, Calvert-Lewin, and Okafor, while Newcastle's goal came from Toure. Leeds maintained slight possession over Newcastle throughout the match.

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By the Numbers

•Leeds United defeated Newcastle United 4-1 on September 14, 2026.
•Controversial handball from Matias Fernandez-Pardo occurred in the opening minute.
•Referee ruled no penalty, confirmed by VAR review.
•Leeds goals came from Miley (OG), Bogle, Calvert-Lewin, and Okafor.
•Newcastle's lone goal was scored by Toure in the 90th minute.

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11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League have clarified ‘controversial’ decision in Leeds United v Newcastle United match

What they're saying

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There has been clarification from the Premier League regarding a ‘controversial’ moment on Monday night, during the match between Leeds United and Newcastle United. Leeds United won a corner in the opening minute of the match.
— Yahoo Sports

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