Premier League Games 28/29 August

[pudge]

But it bounces off his thigh you can’t say the hand ball was deliberate

I think it hit his arm first plus he clearly deliberately swipes it away with his arm too

 

[L4EV]

I’m gonna guess your hatred of Liverpool far exceeds that of Chelsea

 

[BerkshireBlue]

Is that a red? It seems unintentional to me..Or am I wrong here?

You're wrong his arm clearly goes towards the ball to keep it out. Clear pen and red.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

If it was a penalty, he had to send James off. Double jeopardy law comes in when tackling a player and deemed that the defender was going for the ball.

Handball on the goal line is a sending off every single time.

So if he’s three inches off the goal line is it an automatic red? A foot? Three feet? 5 yards?

 

[KnaresboroughBlue]

I thought it was a pen and probably red card.

High tempo game so far with a few good moments but a bit short on quality overall.

 

[Chi-town blues]

I’m gonna guess your hatred of Liverpool far exceeds that of Chelsea

fuck them both equally

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Even if it is unintentional?

Not if they deem it intentional.

Intent is not a factor.

 

[super_city_si]

It was a penalty but the way Alti Fan didn't even bother having a proper look makes me think Kavanagh told him what to do.

He looked at a still of the ball on James arm!

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

That red is a joke, ball flicked off his leg, hit his arm then his arm moved (natural reaction)
Alty then looked at one replay of the ball hitting his hand but not right through (for context) embarrassing

Alty has his instructions! That's what the earpiece is for!

 

[Gogootz]

Pen and red seems harsh, alty looked at only a still frame so didn't see it bounce off the leg. Not really complaining mind, Chelsea need pegging back imo!