Premier League Match Centre have explained the reasoning behind the decision that saw Leeds United awarded a penalty vs Liverpool . The Premier League champions were 2-0 up at Elland Road thanks to a Hugo Ekitike brace, but the hosts were offered a route back into the game after a rash Ibrahima Konate challenge.

Konate initially escaped punishment for his slide tackle on Wilfried Gnonto, but after being told to consult the pitchside monitor, referee Anthony Taylor overturned his decision and awarded a penalty.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from the spot to set up a grandstand finish in West Yorkshire. A statement from the Premier League Match Centre read: "After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of no penalty to Leeds United.

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