Premier League players are afraid of the new handball law

 Tottenham Hotspur player Eric Dyer said the new handball rule made matters more difficult for the defenders, who are starting to think again before feet on any contact inside the penalty area.

Much controversy erupted after Tottenham Hotspur were denied victory on Sunday after rival Newcastle United got an injury-time penalty kick against Eric Dyer after the ball touched his hand when he jumped in the direction of a player from the opposing team that appeared to be unintentional.

The Premier League wants to change the handball law and is discussing the matter with the international council that makes laws in order to put an end to controversial decisions in this regard, while players and coaches agree to violate referees' interpretations of the new law.

"We feel terrified in and around the penalty area under the new law," Dyer said. "You don't feel free to move, work or play in a normal way. Sometimes it's difficult because it can backfire on you even though it's just an opinion."

"The fact that everyone agrees on the same opinion, which is a rare thing in football, shows that it is not right ... things are clear, even the coach of the opposing team does not think it is a penalty," Dyer added.

Dyer noted that referees should only award a penalty when the foul was intentional or the arm was in an unnatural position.

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