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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Would Arsene Wenger’s ‘daylight’ offside law have led to more Premier League goals this season?

The Premier League could have witnessed an additional 11 goals this season had a proposed ‘daylight’ offside law been in effect.

This potential rule change, championed by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, aims to encourage more attacking football by deeming an attacker onside if any part of their body capable of scoring is level with the second-last defender.

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