The recent controversy surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s handball during the Liverpool vs. Leeds match has left many fans confused.
Despite the clear handball by Alexander-Arnold in the buildup to Cody Gakpo’s goal, the goal was allowed to stand.
This is because the Premier League now only considers deliberate handballs during the buildup phase, as stated on the Football Association’s official website.
In this case, the VAR room determined that Alexander-Arnold did not handle the ball on purpose and the incident happened early enough in the buildup for it to be ignored.
However, had the same incident occurred inside the box, it most likely would have resulted in a penalty.
The handball rule remains subjective and difficult to determine, leaving Leeds and their fans understandably frustrated.
While the outcome of the match may not have changed, this incident was a crucial moment in setting Liverpool on their path to victory.
Consistency in the application of the handball rule is crucial to avoid further controversy and anger from fans.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
