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I actually applauded the ref last night who penalised Shawcross for wrestling at a corner, but even the commentator said something like "I don't believe it", and the home crowd booed the decision. Fair play to the ref for giving a bleeding obvious penalty - and it's the only way to stop the grappling - but he spoilt it all by giving a very soft penalty to Stoke minutes later as if to "even it up".

I'd make linesmen responsible at corners by watching from behind the dead ball line and giving a penalty (or freekick to the defence) every time. And some of the wrestling would get you a red card if it was carried out on the halfway line.