VAR continues to be a controversial element in English football, evidenced by the recent Community Shield match featuring Crystal Palace and Liverpool. In the game, a potential handball by Alexis Mac Allister during the 79th minute was checked by VAR but ruled not to be a penalty. The application of handball laws in England has been notably lenient compared to other European leagues. VAR interventions are primarily focused on whether the arm is extended or the act is deliberate, influencing the frequency of penalties given in similar situations.
The VAR decision in the Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool during the 79th minute ruled there was no penalty for handball by Mac Allister.
The handball law in England has been applied more leniently compared to other top European leagues, resulting in fewer spot kicks awarded for handball.
In England, VAR interventions for handball are limited to cases where the arm is fully extended from the body or if the act is deliberate.
Referee Chris Kavanagh disregarded claims for a penalty against Mac Allister as the ball hit his raised arm from a position deemed accidental.
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