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⚖ VAR Verdict · Case #35

Newcastle United vs West Ham United

Premier League · 2025/2026 · 2026-05-17 · 3-1

Correct (No Call) medium confidence
Penalty (handball)
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Incident
Penalty (handball)
Law cited
Law 12 — Handball
Recommended action
Play on — no penalty. The arm contact is consistent with natural athletic movement; no handball offence under 2025/26 Law 12.
Referee
Affected team
On-field decision
Play on (no penalty)
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The West Ham player's arm appears extended but at approximately chest/waist height — not raised above or beyond shoulder level, which is the primary 'unnatural position' indicator under IFAB guidance

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