The Premier League Match Centre has clarified why Leeds' late equaliser against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was allowed to stand, despite the home team's appeals for a handball in the lead-up. Chelsea had built up a two-goal advantage with goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer on either side of the interval. They seemed set for a win that could have propelled them into the top four.

However, Leeds demonstrated their resilience as Lukas Nmecha clawed back one goal from the penalty spot, then, with 17 minutes remaining, the score was equalised through Okafor's close-range strike. The hosts appealed for a handball against Jayden Bogle, who played a significant role in the build-up by fending off several Blues defenders before Okafor found room to deliver the final blow.

Nonetheless, an explanation from the Premier League Match Centre has revealed why the equalising goal was deemed valid.

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