"The statistics show that up to match round 28 last season, four penalties had been awarded for holding at set pieces compared to seven at the same stage this season. If you include the number of penalties given for holding offences in open play (when a cross comes into the box), there has been a total increase from nine penalties by this stage last season to 12 penalties so far this campaign."
"There is no more contentious topic in English football right now than the one around grappling and holding in the penalty area. The issue often dominates managers' post-match news conferences and supporters' opinions."
"At the start of this season, the head of referees Howard Webb provided new guidance for managers, players and fans on how grappling would be refereed in the upcoming campaign. Every summer, the Premier League and PGMO carry out an extensive survey of key people from different areas of the game to get feedback on what their refereeing priorities should be."
The Premier League has seen a notable rise in penalties awarded for holding and shirt pulling offenses during the current season. By match round 28, seven penalties were given for holding at set pieces compared to four the previous season. Including holding offenses during open play, the total increased from nine penalties to twelve. This contentious issue frequently dominates post-match discussions among managers and supporters. At the season's start, referees' head Howard Webb issued new guidance on how grappling would be officiated. The Premier League and PGMO conduct annual surveys gathering feedback from managers, captains, referees, pundits, and supporter groups to establish refereeing priorities for the upcoming campaign.
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