The Premier League have explained why Lukas Nmecha's goal for Leeds was allowed to stand, despite Aston Villa protests. Leeds went 1-0 up after just eight minutes at Elland Road on Sunday with a scrappy goal from a set piece.

Sean Longstaff swung in a deep free-kick which Gabriel Gudmundsson attacked at the back post. His touch sent the ball up into the air and Leeds midfielder Anton Stach challenged Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the air.

The ball dropped onto the line, where Ezri Konsa cleared the ball straight into the shin of Nmecha, who scored the easiest goal he will ever manage. Referee Rob Jones awarded the goal, despite protests from Villa, with medical staff coming on to treat Martinez and Stach.

After a long process, which saw VAR Paul Tierney check for offside against Gu

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