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'A scandal' - was Leeds penalty correct and what does law say?

A new Premier League season - but the same refereeing controversies.

Leeds marked their return to the top flight with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton on Monday, with Lukas Nmecha's second-half penalty enough to separate the sides.

But there was some debate over the decision to award the spot-kick.

As Anton Stach's powerful strike arrowed towards goal, Everton defender James Tarkowski leaned to his left in an attempt to block the shot - and did so with his arm, which was tucked tightly to the side of his body.

Referee Chris Kavanagh paused for a moment before pointing to the spot, with the Toffees players incensed.