Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it
- The Premier League faced controversy over a late VAR call denying West Ham a stoppage-time equalizer against Arsenal due to goalkeeper interference during a corner kick.
- Arsenal benefited from the decision, helping them maintain their bid for a first Premier League title since 2004, with set pieces being a strategic strength under coach Nicolas Jover and manager Mikel Arteta.
- West Ham moved closer to relegation and planned to seek clarification from referees' officials after the call amid concerns about inconsistency in foul calls on physical grappling during set-pieces.
- FIFA's Technical Study Group expressed confidence in World Cup referees managing corner fouls despite difficulties, emphasizing their skill and preparedness, while officials and former players expect careful management of such fouls at the tournament.
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Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it
FIFA experts say referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and “will deal with this in a very good way.”
Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it - The Zimbabwe Mail Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it
LONDON Referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and “will deal with this in a very good way,” FIFA experts warned Monday. The issue of how match officials deal with jostling between players at set-pieces was brought into full focus on Sunday when West Ham was denied a stoppage-time equalizer against title-chasing Arsenal. In what has been describe…
Corner-kick chaos continues in Premier League ahead of World Cup
Referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and “will deal with this in a very good way,” FIFA experts warned Monday.
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