Middlesbrough’s manager, Michael Carrick, thinks that the decision not to deem Wilfried Gnonto’s goal for Leeds United, against his side, on Monday night, could have a big impact on Leicester City and Ipswich Town.
Boro and Leeds were involved in a high-intensity, high-scoring match which saw Daniel Farke’s team come out on top with a 4-3 win at the Riverside Stadium.
Two goals from Emmanuel Latte Lath, plus an early finish from Isaiah Jones weren’t enough to stave off Leeds’ fiery attack, which produced three combined goals from its wingers, and one from former Boro forward Patrick Bamford.
There were no issues with any of the goals scored by Middlesbrough, the tap-in by Bamford, or Crysencio Summerville’s brace, but the Whites’ third goal of the night caused issues.
Wilfried Gnonto was played in behind the home side’s defence by his Dutch counterpart, and he clinically finished his chance past Seny Dieng. Veteran Matthew Clarke raised his hand to the assistant referee on the near side, appealing for the flag to up for offside, but nothing was given.
Clarke appears to have been right in his protests, as replays from Sky Sports showed that the Italian winger may have strayed into an offside position.
