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Behind the Whistle: Former Premier League referee Chris Foy explains the latest EFL decisions

<p><strong>In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from the latest action in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two.</strong></p> <p>Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into the decision-making considerations and also clarification of certain calls to provide an understanding of how the laws of the game are interpreted.</p> <p><strong>Foy says:</strong> "Unfortunately, the referee does not identify that the ball has hit Sunderland #12's arm before he goes on to score.</p> <p>"It is evident from the replays that, as the ball is lofted over the top, it strikes the left arm of the Sunderland forward. Although it is an accidental handball, the same attacker immediately scores, which means that the goal must be disallowed.</p>