"Is it a foul on the goalkeeper? Categorically, yes. We've said all season, including in pre-season briefings with the players, that if a goalkeeper is impeded by an opponent grabbing or holding their arms and therefore can't do their job, they'll be penalised. We're not just talking about contact with goalkeepers, we're talking about a specific type of contact when the goalkeeper's arms or hands are being interfered with, stopping them doing their job."
"When you see the best angle on this, you'll see that that's what happens from Pablo. And on the video, it's clear and it's obvious, and it happens early. Even though it's not clear and obvious to the referee because he's got a huge group of players in a penalty area, and it's difficult to see, when the VAR sees this, of course, they have to get involved."
"Webb said that officials at Stockley Park, in this case the VAR, Darren England, and assistant VAR, Akil Howson, had been aware of the significance of the moment when making their decision and had been diligent in their work. The check process lasted more than four minutes in total. It takes a bit of time because they're going through a process pretty diligently because they really respec"
Pablo’s foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was judged a clear and obvious offence, resulting in West Ham’s equaliser being overturned. Howard Webb said the foul involved an opponent grabbing or holding the goalkeeper’s arms, preventing him from doing his job, and that officials had warned players about this type of contact. Webb said the referee initially missed the incident because of the crowded penalty area, but VAR had to intervene once the best angle showed the early, obvious infringement. Webb also said the VAR team at Stockley Park, including Darren England and Akil Howson, acted diligently, with the check lasting more than four minutes.
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