Here are your Leeds United evening headlines on Sunday, March 26.
Martin Odegaard fumes at horror tackle ahead of Leeds United clash
Arsenal star Martin Odegaard has expressed his disbelief as to how the horror tackle from Manchester City's Rodri that nearly ruled him out of their Leeds United clash next weekend went unpunished.
The Gunners captain is currently on international duty with Norway as they took on Spain on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente's men ran out 3-0 winners but Odegaard was convinced that his side deserved a penalty ahead of their opponents opening goal.
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The Arsenal man got a shot off inside the penalty area before being caught by Rodri with a full-blooded tackle that looked to have the potential to cause serious injury to the playmaker. However, no foul was called much to the bemusement of Odegaard who gingerly got back to his feet.
"I’m pretty sure I should have had a penalty," Odegaard told Norway's TV2. "He’s coming with his studs right on my ankle. But I’m sure I’ll get punished [if I say any more]. I don’t bother saying anything else about the referee. It’s better not to say anything."
Injury to Odegaard would have been an enormous blow to Arsenal ahead of their game against Leeds on April 1. Their skipper has been influential in their title bid and despite the array of attacking talent that Mikel Arteta's side boast, his absence would arguably be the hardest to replace when the Whites visit the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Leeds United announce Elland Road reopening after closure due to threat
Leeds United have announced Elland Road has reopened after closing to the public over the weekend. The club stated on Friday that the stadium and club shop would remain shut on the advice of the police due to a security threat.
Since then, a 20-year-old man has been arrested, with an investigation ongoing. A West Yorkshire police spokeswoman told Sky News: "Police were called to attend at Elland Road football stadium following reports of a security threat to the premises.
"Investigations are currently ongoing to establish the credibility of that threat. The report was received at 9.49pm last (Thursday) night."
Wilfried Gnonto picks out the Leeds United teammate that allows him to express himself
Wilfried Gnonto has admitted that it is a "pleasure" to play alongside Tyler Adams at Leeds United as the midfielder gives him the confidence to play with more freedom.
Both Gnonto and Adams arrived at the club in the summer transfer window under then-Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch. The pair have taken no time at all to transition into the squad's set-up and have impressed on numerous occasions this season.
A hamstring injury suffered in training has ruled Adams out of international duty with the USA, with fans hoping he will be fit in time to return against Arsenal. Gnonto meanwhile has been called up to represent Italy during their European Championship qualifying matches, making an impressive 20-minute cameo during the 2-1 defeat to England on Thursday night.
Read what he had to say about Adams here.
What Everton's alleged FFP breach means for Leeds United and other relegation rivals
Everton have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League over an alleged breach of financial fair play rules relating to the 2021/22 season.
Leeds United and Burnley raised issue with the Toffees' reported losses of £370million between 2018 and 2021 at the end of last season - far more than the £105m allowance over a three-year period.
A Premier League statement on Friday read: "In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred an alleged breach of the League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules by Everton Football Club to a Commission under Premier League Rule W.3.4. The assessment period for which it is alleged that the Club is in breach is the period ending Season 2021/22.
Read about Everton's possible ramifications here.
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