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Football lawmakers set to review grappling at corners after West Ham-Arsenal VAR controversy

The Independent·Jamie Gardner·22 days ago
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Football’s lawmakers are poised to address the contentious issue of grappling at corners and other set-pieces, with discussions expected to commence after this summer’s World Cup. The move comes amid growing frustration and debate within the Premier League , sparked by a series of controversial decisions. The spotlight fell on the issue following Sunday’s crucial match between West Ham and Arsenal, where a West Ham goal was disallowed by VAR for a foul on Gunners goalkeeper David Raya. This decision had significant implications for both the title race and the battle to avoid relegation, intensifying calls for clarity on what constitutes a foul in such situations. West Ham are understood to have lodged a complaint with the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and forward Jarrod Bowen publicly criticising what they perceive as a lack of consistency in penalising holding and foul challenges during set-pieces.…

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