As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Man Utd boss Solskjaer: No-one understands new handball law

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he's no fan of the new handball law.

Solskjaer admits the new rule has only added to a peculiar start to the new season.

"It's a whole spectre of things that aren't normal," he said. "I think football has changed. There are no fans, it's a different game, pre-season we were at different stages, and the new handball rule.

"You never know what's going to happen. You can discuss it all day long, but we need some clarity on what's a penalty.

"Now it looks like you can chip the ball up into someone's hand like what happened to us against Palace for example and Victor got a penalty against him.

"Then the header against Tottenham. He (Eric Dier) has got no idea the ball hits him. You see the goals scored (by Chelsea) against West Brom at the end, is that not handball? We need to get that clarity.

"There have been so many changes and nuances to different rules. Back in the day, it seemed simpler."

Video of the day:

About the author

Paul Vegas

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free