Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says he would have been 'very surprised' if Leeds United had been given a penalty against Southampton.
Patrick Bamford went down inside the Saints' box under a challenge from Jan Bednarek during the second half at Elland Road. Referee Peter Bankes overlooked Leeds' claims for a penalty and Gallagher believes both the on-field officials and VAR officials came to the correct decision.
"I think this isn't a foul. There's physical contact but who contacts who? I'd have been very surprised if the referee had pointed to the spot for this," Gallagher told Sky Sports' Ref Watch.
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Javi Gracia marked his Leeds debut with a 1-0 victory, after Junior Firpo scored his second goal of the season in all competitions when his low strike crept underneath Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in the 74th minute.
The Whites also kept just their fifth clean sheet of the season in the Premier League, and climbed out of the relegation zone after ending a wretched run of 10 league games without a win.
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