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Jeff Stelling explodes at PGMOL in rant over West Ham vs Arsenal controversy: ‘They’re ruining our game’

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VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jeff Stelling tears into PGMOL after Callum Wilson disallowed goalKavanagh’s decision has sparked plenty of discussion in the aftermath of the game, given the importance of the clash for both teams. Set pieces have been a hot topic of discussion across the Premier League this season, with supporters and pundits becoming accustomed to seeing near-constant grappling and collisions in the box from dead-ball situations.West HamStatsArsenal36%Possession64%1.15xG1.183Shots on Target42Big Chances315Touches in Opposition Box274Corners3The final stats from West Ham’s defeat to Arsenal.The decision was discussed heavily during Jeff Stelling’s talkSPORT breakfast show on Monday morning, as he and Gabby Agbonlahor debated the call.



Stelling tore into the governing body for the way that they have handled contact from set pieces this season, as he pointed out that the line as to what is and isn’t a foul has been blurred.“Yes, it’s a foul by Pablo, it’s a clear foul. The PGMOL, they are ruining our game. 🤦‍♂️ Gabby: "Strange decision… Arsenal have scored so many goals from exactly that!"😤 Jeff: "It's a foul, but Trossard has both arms around Pablo!

How have we allowed this to happen?”Gary Neville calls for West Ham to act on Nuno Espirito Santo futureNuno Espirito Santo’s future at West Ham has been uncertain at times this season, despite him delivering a clear improvement to give the team a fighting chance of beating the drop. He said on the Gary Neville Podcast (10 May) that West Ham must do “whatever they need to do” to keep hold of the Portuguese, and added that they should try to make an announcement over his future “in the next week.”The Sky Sports pundit suggested that Hammers fans would become even more “demoralised” if they lost Nuno following relegation, and he clearly feels that is a big reason for the club to take steps towards tying him down already. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.