The state of Arsenal’s game … the first case to be resolved by the arbitration committee

According to the British news agency, PA Media, this has become a critical issue in the current climate English Premier LeagueConsidering the number of cases of “fighting” and physical conflict within the discipline area of ​​the established areas.

Recent events took place during the game Arsenal And West Ham, where the video assistant “VAR” prevented a decisive goal for West Ham due to the bad behavior of the Arsenal player David Raya, a decision that caused great controversy due to its influence on the competition and the fight to leave.

Reports indicated that West Ham had lodged a complaint with the Professional Referees Committee, protesting what the club described as “inconsistency” in decisions related to fouls inside the penalty area during free-kicks.

The IFAB is expected to discuss the file at its next meeting scheduled for the fall, in an attempt to establish clear standards for dealing with these cases.

Ian Maxwell, a member of the IFAB Board of Directors and CEO of the Scottish Football Association, said the Council was aware of the extent of the controversy surrounding the move.

He added: “Whatever we can do to stop this behavior we will do.

He continued: “Football is played in different ways around the world, and there are differences in how players and countries deal with such things, but the current rules empower referees to make the right decision.”

On the other hand, the coach of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, praised the decision of the referee Chris Kavanagh and the video technology, emphasizing that the decision was “brave and consistent” with the instructions of the referee this season.

Arteta said: “If I want to criticize, I will, and today I have to thank the opposition, because they gave themselves time and clarity to make the right decision.”

But West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo rejected the request, considering that the problem is due to the lack of stability in the implementation of the rules.

He added: “If you look in every corner of the English Premier League you will find stories like this in every game. The players are confused and upset.

As for West Ham player Jarrod Bowen, he questioned the possibility of a foul at any contact inside the area, saying: “You’re fighting a lot inside the penalty area, so is a penalty always awarded?”