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Managers Demand Clarity on Set-Piece Officiating Issues

3/7/2026

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Nuno Espirito Santo urged the Professional Game Match Officials Limited to clarify foul interpretations during set-pieces, describing grappling and blocking as "almost crazy."
He says these infractions significantly impact outcomes and urges referees to communicate with clubs and players.
He has raised his concerns with Howard Webb, the PGMOL chief.
Other managers, including Liverpool's Arne Slot and Everton's David Moyes, have commented on growing set-piece officiating issues in the Premier League.

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Nuno Espirito Santo urged the Professional Game Match Officials Limited to clarify foul interpretations during set-pieces, describing grappling and blocking as "almost crazy."
He says these infractions significantly impact outcomes and urges referees to communicate with clubs and players.
He has raised his concerns with Howard Webb, the PGMOL chief.
Other managers, including Liverpool's Arne Slot and Everton's David Moyes, have commented on growing set-piece officiating issues in the Premier League.