BBC Sport5/12/2026Sports2 min read
VAR Decision to Disallow West Ham's Equaliser Against Arsenal to be Discussed at End of Season
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Referees' chief Howard Webb confirms a consultation on excessive grappling in the penalty area will occur at the end of the season, following controversy over VAR disallowing West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal due to a foul on the goalkeeper.
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A consultation about excessive grappling in the penalty area and how to deal with it will take place at the end of the season, referees' chief Howard Webb says. Webb confirmed the move after explaining why disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the correct decision. [...] After review, West Ham number 19 commits a foul on the goalkeeper. Final decision is direct free-kick.
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