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Manchester United handed fresh Leeds United penalty verdict as Liverpool theory raised

Manchester United played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday - but Daniel Farke's side thought they should have had a penalty

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:21 PM
Manchester United handed fresh Leeds United penalty verdict as Liverpool theory raised
Key Things to Know
  • Former referee Keith Hackett believes Leeds United should have been awarded a penalty against Manchester United.
  • Hackett claimed VAR avoided intervening during the Harry Maguire and Ethan Ampadu clash to stay low key.
  • Manchester United drew 1-1 against Leeds United at Elland Road.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former referee Keith Hackett argued that Leeds United should have received a penalty against Manchester United after Harry Maguire clashed with Ethan Ampadu in a 1-1 draw at Elland Road. Referee Darren England did not award a spot-kick, and VAR did not intervene, with Hackett claiming VAR avoided intervening to keep a low profile.

Hackett also suggested England suffered from mental exhaustion following his VAR duties during Liverpool's win over Brentford the prior day. Meanwhile, former referee Dermot Gallagher supported the non-penalty decision on Ref Watch, describing the coming together as a mutual tangle between the two players.

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