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Premier League clubs still confused by controversial new handball rule... with managers and players still unsure what will and won't be given this weekend

Premier League managers and players remain confused about what will and won't be given as a handball this weekend, despite the refereeing body's attempts to clarify their new relaxed rules.

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) sent examples to clubs this week following back-to-back weekends of controversial penalties. They explained how, under new guidelines, the spot-kick awarded against Crystal Palace's Joel Ward would now not be given.

However, the PGMOL added the handball by Eric Dier would still be penalised - because the Tottenham player's arm was clearly raised above the shoulder, even if his back was turned.