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Stuart Jamieson & James Quinlan

Leeds United's Junior Firpo put under 'immense pressure' before penalty moment against Newcastle

Junior Firpo's 'moment of madness' against Newcastle United was the culumination of the pressure the Magpies put him under all game, according to Jermaine Jenas.

The Leeds United full-back was involved in all the key moments of the 2-2 draw at Elland Road, winning the first-half penalty for the home side, only to see Patrick Bamford's effort saved by Nick Pope. However, his afternoon took a downward turn in the second half, as he could have seen red for a tackle on Bruno Guimaraes, before giving away a penalty for handball.

Firpo escaped a second yellow card for that discretion but then was finally sent off for bringing down Anthony Gordon as the former Everton man tried to break through on goal. Jenas felt the pressure had been building on Firpo all game - culminating in the rash decision for the handball.

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