**Mikel Arteta sympathised with the difficulty referees are facing amid ongoing discussions around the level of physicality that should be allowed.**
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted he [does not enjoy watching most Premier League games](https://hayters.com/liverpool-boss-slot-most-of-the-game-premier-league-not-a-joy-to-watch/) due to the increasing focus on set-pieces, while Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick said grappling and pushing at set-pieces has gone too far.
The discussion comes after [Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday](https://hayters.com/mikel-arteta-on-double-arsenal-injury-worry-and-win-over-chelsea/), when all three goals were scored from set-pieces.
“I think the referees have to put where that line is,” Arteta responded when asked about grappling at set-pieces.
“It’s happening in open play in many circumstances. There are a lot of videos flying around about that.
“So it’s happening across the game in various phases, not only on set-pieces. Certain things are allowed, certain things are not, and I think it becomes difficult for the referees.”