VAR Law Change on the Cards for Newcastle and After Arsenal Controversy
A 4-minute VAR review ruled out Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time equaliser after Pablo Felipe fouled David Raya, prompting calls for clearer corner rules.
- On Sunday, Arsenal secured a 1-0 Premier League victory over West Ham after a four-minute VAR check disallowed a stoppage-time equaliser from Callum Wilson. Referee Chris Kavanagh ruled that Pablo fouled Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
- Gary Neville dubbed the decision the "biggest moment in VAR history," sparking intense debate regarding officiating consistency. Pundits questioned the necessity of the lengthy review, reflecting ongoing frustrations with the Premier League's video review process.
- Supporting the decision, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright stated it was "without doubt" the correct call. He argued David Raya would have caught the ball easily if not impeded by Pablo.
- Following the match, Mikel Arteta and Nuno Espirito Santo urged the Premier League to clarify grappling rules. Both managers seek definitive guidelines to prevent similar officiating disputes in future games.
- Retired official Darren Cann proposed banning attackers from the six-yard box before corners are taken. This would create natural separation and potentially eliminate these contentious situations at set-pieces.
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SCAN SPORT - While the Hammers, in the fight for their support in the Premier League, thought they had equalized against Arsenal, referee Chris Kavanagh finally cancelled the goal after calling the VAR and over 4 minutes of reflection.
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VAR law change on the cards for Newcastle and after Arsenal controversy
A VAR review led to West Ham's 95th-minute equaliser against Arsenal being disallowed for grappling at a corner, sparking debate over Premier League corner rules and a potential VAR law change
West Ham and Arsenal's Premier League match saw the home team score a goal in extra time, but the referee disallowed it. The London club are appealing.
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