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.
West Ham were furious that the goal was disallowed…