You can't even catch things like this? A fatal corner kick without Tottenham's victory. The need to revise EPL rules emerges

Jan 16, 2025

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'If you miss a scene like this, EPL should change the rules'

The dubious decision from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal's 'North London Derby" has led to calls for revising the rules of the English Premier League (EPL). It's a referee's mistake, because it can have too fatal consequences. It is argued that such a scene should not be systematically made.

Tottenham played an away game against Arsenal in the 21st round of the EPL in the 2024-2025 season at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, on the morning of the 16th (Korea time). It was the 'North London Derby' between traditional rivals. It was a match that drew attention from fans of both teams.

But Tottenham couldn't laugh. When Son Heung-min scored the first goal with a fantastic volley shot in the 25th minute of the first half, the momentum was good. Fifteen minutes later, however, a fatal scene emerged.

Dominic Solanke, who was recruited during the transfer window last summer to score a goal for his team, scored an own goal in an unexpected way. It was a goal for Arsenal. Of course, Solanke didn't do it on purpose. The incident happened in an instant.

It was Arsenal's corner kick. Gabriel Magalyangis equalized the ball from the corner with a header. However, the official record was corrected after Magalyangis' header shot hit Solanke's body, who participated in the defense. It was Solanke's own goal.

Tottenham, which allowed a tie with the goal, eventually allowed Trossar to score the come-from-behind winning goal in the 44th minute of the first half, losing 1-2. Tottenham fell to 13th place.

However, criticism is growing over Solanke's own goal scene after the game. This scene was a problem even during the game.

This is because the ball had already hit Trossar's foot and crossed the goal line before Arsenal's corner kick came out in the first place. Referee Simon Hooper declared a corner kick when Tottenham's goal kick had to be declared. This was the root of the fire. This is why Son Heung-min kept appealing to the referee after the first half.

In this regard, the British media TBR Football pointed out that what happened in the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal shows that the EPL should consider revising the rules.

The media reported 'The ball was struck by Pedro and bounced back after being hit by Torsar. However, referee Hooper criticized the referee for misjudging it as a corner kick. Martin Kearn, an EPL legend-turned-commentator, told TNT Sports that "Arnall was really lucky" and pointed out that "from next season, there should be rules that can easily check and review this situation quickly.' Tottenham took out the victory unfairly.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.