Pretty simple, really.
The EPL has allowed grappling, blocking, physical contests between attackers and defenders at set pieces all season.
Adjudicating of these moments is inconsistent.
But one thing you can’t do, is put your arm across the keeper so that he can’t jump.
Being close to the keeper, blocking them, surrounding them and making it difficult to to get to the ball is ever-present.
But putting your arm across them, holding them down and impeding their jump in any way, is clearly illegal.
It was never a goal.
Right decision.
@nic_bucco Took words from my mouth - will be interesting to see if anything comes from the post conference other than some fines for arteta… don’t think we deserved to win but don’t deserve to lose on that
Long thread on Government/State funding for Centre of Excellence facilities.
All numbers were found online through media releases and articles.
I haven’t included council funding in it either.