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Dermot Gallagher gives split verdict on controversial VAR decisions in Leeds United-Wolves clash

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has admitted he believes that referee Michael Salisbury should've ruled out Leeds United striker Rodrigo's goal against Wolves for a foul in the build-up.

The Spaniard netted the Whites' fourth goal in the 97th-minute as they went on to win 4-2 over Julen Lopetegui's side but Adama Traore's shirt was pulled by Marc Roca leading to furious complaints on the touchline.

However, before that, there were arguments to be had over Wolves defender Jonny being shown a red card after VAR told Salisbury to go to the monitor and take a second look.

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"Good intervention of VAR for me," Gallagher told Sky Sports on their Ref Watch segment. "I think this one is similar to the Casemiro sending off the other week where the player goes over the top of the ball.

"He plants his studs into his shins there, and for me that's a red card. Good intervention, good to send the referee to the monitor."

There were more complaints from Wolves over a penalty shout that Gallagher also disagreed with, but did claim he could see it staying as a penalty if it'd been given in the first place.

"I'm not convinced, I think Junior Firpo gets enough of the ball, both players are there together and it's not a penalty for me.

"I think decisions like that, if they're given on the pitch, then you have to accept the referee's decision but the referee has said no."

Even though VAR told Salisbury to go to the monitor to overturn his decision for Leeds' fourth goal, the referee decided not to and awarded the goal, something which Gallagher did actually criticise.

"I think that's a foul. That's a foul, I do think the referee should be giving a foul there. I think VAR intervenes correctly, sends the referee to the monitor and when I watched it live I thought that was a heaven-sent opportunity for the referee to change his decision.

"But he chose not to which is his prerogative. However, I think a foul would've been a more acceptable decision. I presume [Matheus Nunes] has said something untoward there to the official.

"I can't condone that, no matter what has happened on the field. You have to accept that the referee and his assistants are there to make the decisions and you can't cross a line which he's obviously crossed."

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