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PONTUS JANSSON launched a foul-mouthed rant on referee Jeremy Simpson after Leeds drew with Brentford in controversial circumstances.

The Swedish centre-back rescued a point for Leeds in the 88th minute but was absolutely livid a penalty was awarded to Brentford earlier on in the half.

 Pontus Jansson was livid after Leeds' draw with Brentford
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Pontus Jansson was livid after Leeds' draw with BrentfordCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The hosts were distraught that a penalty was awarded to Brentford after Ollie Watkins was brought down in the area.

Leeds players believed Watkins was already going to ground before the tackle was made.

French forward Neal Maupay made no mistake with the penalty to give Brenford an unlikely lead.

Leeds responded well and Jansson's late header rescued salvaged a draw for his side but it was not enough to leave the 27-year-old in a good mood.

 The defender, right, said referee Jeremy Simpson committed a 'robbery' in the 1-1 draw with Brentford
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The defender, right, said referee Jeremy Simpson committed a 'robbery' in the 1-1 draw with BrentfordCredit: PA:Press Association
 Pontus Jansson scored a late header to rescue a point for Leeds against Brentford
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Pontus Jansson scored a late header to rescue a point for Leeds against BrentfordCredit: Reuters
 Leeds United's Bailey Peacock-Farrell brought down Ollie Watkins in the box
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Leeds United's Bailey Peacock-Farrell brought down Ollie Watkins in the boxCredit: Reuters

Talking with Sky Sports cameras watching Jansson said: "I feel shit to be fair."

Then when asked to mind his language, he said: "I don't care, this was a robbery from the referee so it feels bad.

"Do you think I should be happy?

"No chance."

 Marcelo Bielsa's side have only two wins in their last seven league matches
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Marcelo Bielsa's side have only two wins in their last seven league matchesCredit: Reuters

Leeds remain in first position in the Championship but now only have two league wins in their last seven games.

Brentford are now sixth in the table.

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa thought  result was "fair" before being asked about the referee.

He added: "We have the opportunity to look at the video.

"My opinion becomes useless, it doesn't become important, but we come and see football thinking that the referee will never make a mistake, so I will need to look at the video.

"I never say that the referee is responsible for our performance, we are only in control of that."

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