Arsene Wenger: Referees stuck in the 1950s

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has criticised Premier League referees by claiming they are stuck in the 1950s in the way they still mollycoddle players.

Wenger also called on the game’s authorities to simplify the handball rule after the late penalty Arsenal conceded to West Brom on Sunday when the ball struck Calum Chambers on his arm.

The FA has charged Wenger following his conduct in the referees’ changing room after the match and he now has until 6pm on Friday to respond.