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Football lawmakers set to come under huge pressure to end Premier League handball madness after string of controversial decisions this season

Football’s lawmakers will this week face huge pressure to end the handball madness that has plagued the Premier League this season.

Controversial penalties have marred much of the campaign, with the draconian law angering fans, players and managers alike.

The FA will represent the English game at an International FA Board (IFAB) meeting which will discuss proposed changes ahead of next season. This is their only chance.

Football lawmakers will face pressure to end the handball madness plaguing the top flight

Premier League chiefs have made it clear they want the new handball law scrapped in their discussions with IFAB technical director David Elleray, the former referee.