Arsene Wenger is looking to re-write the offside law in a bid to end the current controversy surrounding VAR, according to The Mirror.
The British publication is claiming that the Frenchman believes the introduction of the technology has exposed the law ‘in its current guise as being loaded in favour of defenders’. Offside decisions have caused quite the uproar in the Premier League due to the fact goals are being ruled out by mere millimetres (via BBC).
Pundits have spoken of their displeasure over the use of the system and the ruling out of goals due to marginal decisions with Graeme Souness calling for change (via Sky Sports). Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling was also far from happy when his goal against Chelsea was ruled out by fractions as he joked about it on Twitter (via Raheem Sterling).
Wenger’s proposals have got fans lavishing him with praise as they reacted to the reports. Here are some replies:
Arsene Wenger – Head of Football. Your manager could never.
— RK (@RidarKh) February 18, 2020
Arsene’s about to do it again pic.twitter.com/wGNkSx6yiC
— Shane (@JotaroSZN) February 18, 2020
My dad is going to save this sport
— Mazen (@KRTgooner) February 18, 2020
King Arsene
— Pierre Pepe Arsenal 🏴 (@Syncopy_) February 18, 2020
Le prof
— Ewan W 🏴🇪🇺 (@EwanW0304) February 18, 2020
What an institution to the beautiful game. Arguably one of the greatest footballing minds.
— MarvinDB10 (@Marversen) February 19, 2020
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