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West Ham vs Arsenal: PGMO to 'be vigilant' over grappling at set pieces after 'clear and obvious' foul on David Raya
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- Howard Webb says the decision to disallow West Ham’s late goal was based on a clear foul on Raya, justifying VAR intervention.
- Webb described Raya’s foul as the most significant contact that stopped the goalkeeper from catching or punching the ball.
- Webb said VAR looked at the entire sequence to ensure this was the only clear offence needing intervention.
- Webb acknowledged ongoing talks about criminalising or penalising grappling at set pieces for next season.
- The incident led to Arsenal maintaining a five-point lead at the top as West Ham’s substitute Callum Wilson’s late equaliser was ruled out.
- The decision followed a four-minute and 17-second delay while the VAR review proceeded at pitch side.
- Sky Sports’ Gary Neville labeled the moment one of the biggest in VAR history during their coverage.
- Howard Webb pointed to broader concerns about grappling at set pieces and potential new rules.
- The VAR review involved Darren England advising Chris Kavanagh to review the material on his pitchside monitor.
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