[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-west-ham-goal-disallowed-analysing-five-fouls-in-one-corner":43,"news-related-west-ham-goal-disallowed-analysing-five-fouls-in-one-corner-en":78,"news-related-match-west-ham-goal-disallowed-analysing-five-fouls-in-one-corner-en":194},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",5,22,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":61,"teamName":62,"teamIds":63,"teamNames":70,"title":77},"326257546258026496","Manchester City","The Premier League's set-piece chaos reached a new peak on Sunday when West Ham saw a last-gasp equalizer disallowed by VAR after a review of five potential fouls in a single corner. The incident, which occurred at the London Stadium, has reignited debate about how officials handle grappling in the box. With Arsenal leading 1-0, Jarrod Bowen's corner found a sea of bodies, and after a scramble, Callum Wilson fired home. But VAR Darren England spent over a minute unpicking the melee before ruling out the goal for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.\n\nThe decision was season-defining: Arsenal's 1-0 win kept their title hopes alive, while West Ham's relegation fears deepened. David Moyes, the West Ham manager, later said referees are reluctant to intervene on set-piece grappling. \"You get the feeling now that referees really don't want to get involved in any of it,\" Moyes remarked in the wake of the match. His comments echo a growing frustration among coaches as the number of set-piece incidents rises.\n\nThe VAR review focused on five separate foul claims. First, Tomas Soucek climbed over Kai Havertz at the near post. Havertz ended up on the ground, but because the pair were not near where the ball was landing, the VAR allowed play to continue. Second, Martin Odegaard and Jean-Clair Todibo engaged in mutual holding—both players had arms around each other, so no clear offence. Third, Leandro Trossard grabbed Pablo around the waist as the West Ham forward tried to run toward goal. While Trossard's hold was clear, Pablo was not dragged down, so it was not deemed enough for a penalty.\n\nThe decisive foul was the fourth: Pablo on Raya. As the ball arrived, Pablo placed an arm across Raya and held the goalkeeper's left forearm, restricting his ability to claim the cross. The VAR ruled this directly impacted the play. The fifth potential foul, Declan Rice holding Konstantinos Mavropanos around the waist, happened almost simultaneously but was deprioritised because the Raya foul was the one that materially affected the passage of play. \"The foul which had the material impact on the passage of play was prioritised,\" analysis from BBC Sport noted.\n\nThis season, Arsenal have been the kings of set-piece dark arts, scoring 21 of their 68 league goals (31%) from dead-ball situations. The irony was not lost on observers: the Gunners, who have often crowded goalkeepers, benefited when the opposition had a goal ruled out for the same tactic. Earlier this season, Arsenal benefited from similar leniency. In Manchester United's 1-0 loss to Arsenal, William Saliba placed an arm on Altay Bayindir's chest but the key match incidents panel said there was \"no pushing or holding offence.\" Similarly, against Aston Villa, Gabriel's elbow on Emiliano Martinez was ruled not impactful.\n\nBut critics argue that consistency is lacking. In Manchester City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth, David Brooks held Gianluigi Donnarumma's arm, but released it before the goalkeeper attempted to play the ball, so the goal stood. These cases highlight the fine line that officials must tread. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann has suggested a law change to prohibit attackers from entering the six-yard box before corners, a move that would drastically reduce grappling.\n\nThe implications of Sunday's decision extend beyond one match. West Ham now sit deeper in the relegation mire, while Arsenal remain in the title race. The incident also underscores a wider trend: grappling has become endemic in the Premier League, with 17 penalties awarded for holding this season, five via VAR. Managers like Moyes and the football community await action from the authorities, but for now, the chaos continues.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","VAR disallowed West Ham's equalizer against Arsenal after reviewing five potential fouls. David Moyes says referees avoid grappling in corners.","326257545792458752","Bournemouth","329321068718198785","326135625054949376","Premier League","327054822589075456","Bournemouth vs Manchester City","2026-05-11T15:42:38Z","west-ham-goal-disallowed-analysing-five-fouls-in-one-corner","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcd9p01l1x5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257546052505600","Everton",[61,50,45,64,65,66,67,68,69],"326257545712766976","326257546425798656","326257546094448640","326257546325135360","326257546153168896","326222711682502656",[62,51,46,71,72,73,74,75,76],"Manchester United","Aston Villa","Tottenham","Brentford","West Ham","England","West Ham goal disallowed: Analysing five fouls in one corner",[79,108,140,167],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":80,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":81,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":82,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":83,"slug":84,"sourceName":85,"sourceURL":86,"teamId":87,"teamName":88,"teamIds":89,"teamNames":98,"title":107},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. 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Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. 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The visitors need all three points to keep their title hopes alive, while the hosts are desperate for points to avoid relegation. The outcome could significantly reshape both ends of the table.",{"code":201,"id":50,"imagePath":202,"name":51,"slug":203},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F35.png","bournemouth","2026-05-19T18:30:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","gb-premier-league","bournemouth-vs-manchester-city-2026-05-19","finished",[],"Vitality Stadium"]