Disallowing West Ham's goal the right decision - Webb
Summary
West Ham's injury-time goal against Arsenal was correctly disallowed due to a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper, David Raya. Referees' chief Howard Webb confirmed the decision and said there will be future talks about handling excessive holding and grappling in the penalty area.Key Facts
- West Ham’s late goal was disallowed after video review showed a foul on goalkeeper David Raya.
- The foul involved an opponent holding or grabbing Raya’s arms, preventing him from making a save.
- Referees' chief Howard Webb said this type of contact on goalkeepers must be penalized.
- Arsenal won the match 1-0, which affected the Premier League standings.
- Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta praised the VAR decision and the referee’s courage.
- West Ham’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo criticized inconsistencies in refereeing.
- Webb highlighted an increase in holding fouls this season, especially during set pieces.
- Discussions will take place at the end of the season about how to better manage such fouls in the future.
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