The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
The Premier League has announced a new plan to address corner chaos in the upcoming season. Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling inside the penalty area became an epidemic last season, with referees reluctant to intervene. The focus will be on clear non-footballing actions that prevent players from playing the ball.
Referees will be urged to be more proactive and penalise these offenses. Howard Webb, the Premier League referees chief, expressed confidence in the officials' ability to penalise clear violations. The World Cup saw fewer grappling incidents on corners, suggesting that a stricter approach could positively impact the game. While set-pieces account for a significant portion of goals in the Premier League, a stricter approach may alter tactics and reduce the number of such offenses.
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