There have been a slew of rule changes set to be introduced in the 2019-20 season, after the IFAB (International Football Association Board) approved a handful of clarifications to the current Laws of the Game.
One of the most notable amendments has regarding handballs.
Starting from June 1, 2019 onwards, the IFAB have confirmed that a goal scored or created with the use of an accidental handball will not count.
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Formerly, rules around handball were based on the offence being deliberate. This is still the case, though now there are more specific examples of what should and should not be penalised.