Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the VAR decision not to disallow Leeds' equaliser against Chelsea, agreeing that Jayden Bogle's potential handball in the build-up was not deliberate. The incident occurred during the Premier League clash between the two sides, with Gallagher's analysis providing clarity on the controversial moment.

The decision came after VAR officials reviewed the play involving Bogle, who appeared to make contact with the ball before Leeds scored. Gallagher, speaking on Sky Sports, explained that the handball did not meet the threshold for deliberate action under current Premier League rules. The full-back's arm position and the speed of the ball's movement contributed to the ruling.

This interpretation aligns with recent VAR protocols that emphasize intent over incidental contact. The decision preserves Leeds' hard-fought equaliser at Stamford Bridge, maintaining the scoreline in what proved to be a crucial point for the Yorkshire side in their Premier League campaign.