Refs to discuss penalty-area grappling at end of season
BBC Sport·May 12, 2026


Referees' chief Howard Webb has stated that disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal was the correct decision. The incident has sparked discussion about penalty-area grappling, which referees will address at the end of the season. Webb's comments come after the controversial decision, which has been debated by fans and pundits alike. Referees will review and discuss the issue to provide clarity and consistency in future matches.
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