"Jarrod Bowen stood over the ball by the corner flag. There was so much going on in the penalty area as he delivered a cross. A melee ensued before Callum Wilson blasted a shot over the line. Salvation for the Hammers? Enter the video assistant referee, Darren England. You cannot blame the VAR for taking his time. This was such a huge moment with five potential fouls buried among the bodies. Whatever decision England made was going to be th"
Set-piece play has featured frequent physical grappling, pushing, pulling, and wrestling, with players crowding the six-yard box before the ball is in play. Referees have appeared reluctant to intervene during these incidents, prompting concern from managers. The issue extends beyond one league, with UEFA referees focusing on examples of goalkeepers being pressured at set-pieces. Arsenal have been especially effective, creating space around goalkeepers at corners and scoring a large share of league goals from set-pieces. A VAR decision involving a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya disallowed a goal, affecting Arsenal’s title chances and West Ham’s survival hopes. The moment included multiple potential fouls amid a melee, requiring a delayed review.
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