Leeds United boss Daniel Farke believes his side would’ve secured automatic promotion to the Premier League if VAR was in place in the Championship.

The Whites, who ended the campaign with 90 points, were beaten to a top-two finish by Leicester City and Ipswich Town, who reached 97 and 96 points respectively.

It set Leeds up to face the Blues’ arch-rivals, Norwich City, with the first leg ending goalless at Carrow Road yesterday afternoon.

Farke was frustrated that his side had a goal ruled out in the 31st minute as Junior Firpo put the ball into the net, but Georginio Rutter was flagged for offside in the build-up.

As a result, the German said that any doubt about a decision should see the attacking team favoured, adding that he’s had numerous apologies from referees for incidents that occurred during the regular season which has caused his side to miss out on automatic promotion.

“I have 12 apologising letters at home already during the season with offside goals and penalties not given," he said after the game.

“If we would’ve used VAR during this season, we wouldn’t be in the play-offs. We would’ve been promoted automatically.”

“I’m still pretty annoyed with the offside situation [v Norwich].

“Someone told me that Sky showed a picture they said was proof it was offside. I recommend everyone have a look on the scouting feed, where you have a proper line - it was not offside.

“We also have the rule that, in doubt, you go in favour of the offensive team. It feels like this rule is not in place any more.

“Because we’re playing at the top level, small details make a difference. It changes the whole picture here.

“Everyone speaks about Wembley, the £100 million game, and at this level all the decisions have to be spot on.

“I expect myself to be spot on in these games with my decisions, and my players as well. Sorry, if you want to be in charge of such a game you have to do the same as well."

In the other play-off tie, West Brom held Southampton to a 0-0 draw at the Hawthorns, meaning that everything is left to play for in the second legs, which take place later this week.