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English Premier League: Four Talking Points From West Ham vs. Fulham

By Shanith de Mel

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: The players shake hands following the final whistle during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at the London Stadium on February 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: The players shake hands following the final whistle during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at the London Stadium on February 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Javier Hernandez of West Ham United celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at the London Stadium on February 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Javier Hernandez of West Ham United celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Fulham FC at the London Stadium on February 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

A major talking point from the game came courtesy of Mexican maestro Javier Hernandez, who bundled home the crucial West Ham equaliser for his 50th PL goal.

However, as replays were shown, Chicharito had seemingly handled the ball over the line. Neither the referee, the assistants or even half of the Fulham team seemed to notice initially. The goal stood – ultimately becoming the launching pad for West Ham’s surge back into the game.

Check the link out for the video of the incident: Twitter video

All of which beggars the question, why is it that such contentious goals are still unable to be reviewed in the most technologically advanced era of the game? The introduction of the VAR has been eyed warily by the traditionalist FA and PL clubs – but until it is embraced, the odd fishy goal or offside decision will continue to haunt defending teams.

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The Bundesliga has introduced the system this season – and whilst not without fault, it has been crucial to saving many a dodgy goal from standing. As it stands, VAR will be introduced next season – but seemingly it will come too late for this Fulham side.

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