VAR continues to be a source of controversy in the Premier League, particularly regarding the protocols and laws governing its use. An example of this is Eberechi Eze's disallowed free kick for Crystal Palace against Chelsea due to a wall infringement. The VAR protocol was invoked after identifying that the attacking player was too close to the defensive wall, following a law change in 2019. This incident marks a notable first for the Premier League, diverging from previous interpretations during past matches where such infringements did not result in VAR intervention.
The VAR, James Bell, identified an infringement in the wall during Eberechi Eze's free kick, leading to the disallowed goal for Crystal Palace.
The law changed in 2019 requires attackers to be at least one metre away from a defensive wall of three or more players, which influenced the disallowed goal.
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