Premier League referees given new interpretation of controversial handball rule : Gunners
Taken from r/soccer
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Referees have been told to show greater leniency on handball decisions starting this weekend after a meeting today
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The Premier League had a conversation with IFAB, so now there can be greater subjectivity applied
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The rule itself can’t change, so handballs with the arm above head height will still be handball (like Dier’s), but if the hand is down by the side greater leniency will be given
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Proximity and arm position are key. For example, the penalties against Ward or Lindelof this weekend apparently would no longer be given
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Premier League clubs didn’t vote on this as it wasn’t a rule change, but Premier League clubs have been informed and agreed to the change
