![Despite the controversy it has caused, the Premier League should stick with IFAB's new handball rule. Despite the controversy it has caused, the Premier League should stick with IFAB's new handball rule.](https://warwickboar.shorthandstories.com/ifab-handball-rule/assets/i44y7WK7kp/ward-2-270x305.png)
Despite the controversy it has caused, the Premier League should stick with IFAB's new handball rule.
The IFAB - Practical advice for referees: handball offence by a goalkeeper The goalkeeper accidentally touches the ball with the hand/arm outside the penalty area. Is it (always) a handball offence? Law
![Handball rule explained: Why Premier League referees are enforcing the law so harshly after Ifab change Handball rule explained: Why Premier League referees are enforcing the law so harshly after Ifab change](https://wp.inews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PRI_171873187.jpg)