Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher blasts VAR handball rule as "an absolute joke" after West Ham's equaliser at Sheffield United is ruled out
Jamie Carragher, the Sky Sports pundit, blasted the handball law as “an absolute joke” as West Ham’s late equaliser at Sheffield United yesterday was ruled out by VAR.
Hammers substitute Robert Snodgrass looked to have salvaged a draw for the visitors right at the end but replays showed that the ball had hit Declan Rice's arm in the build up.
The VAR decision was greeted like a second goal by the Bramall Lane faithful and ensured the Blades returned to winning ways following a tough festive period that saw them face Manchester City and Liverpool in back-to-back away matches.
And Carragher fumed: “The handball rule now is a joke. An absolute joke. There’s no way goals like that should not be given.
“We talk about VAR but the rules on handball have to change. It’s embarrassing that isn’t given as a goal. No-one knows inside the stadium what’s gone on.
“There was no intention from Rice. I can understand if the ball goes in the net off the arm. Everyone at home will be shaking their heads at home, apart from Sheffield United fans."