Leeds United managed to secure a valuable three points in their home match against West Ham, in a game that was filled with several contentious incidents.
The Whites emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over West Ham, providing some relief to manager Daniel Farke, who was feeling the pressure following just one win in their last five matches.
Leeds saw goals from Joe Rodon and Brenden Aaronson, with the team not needing to exert themselves too heavily to claim the victory.
However, there were controversies surrounding both goals, with former Leeds goalkeeper Rob Green expressing his opinions on the matter.
Brenden Aaronson’s goal raised questions about offside positioning. The Whites needed to start the game strong, and they did just that. They took the lead within three minutes through a goal from Aaronson, following Noah Okafor’s headed effort being parried into his path. Despite Dominic Calvert-Lewin being positioned offside, the goal was allowed to stand, with Stuart Attwell deeming there was no reason for disallowance. Green, analyzing the goal on Sky Sports Premier League, agreed with the decision, noting that Calvert-Lewin did not impede the goalkeeper’s line of sight.
Issues with semi-automated offside technology also arose during the match. West Ham had a goal disallowed – initially thought to be scored by Lucas Paqueta – after a lengthy wait, due to problems with the technology for the second time that week in the Premier League. While the correct decision was eventually reached, it shed light on the challenges presented by the implementation of new rules and systems in football.
In the end, Leeds secured a vital win over West Ham, providing some relief for Farke and his team as they navigate the challenges of the season.
