There are two incidents of positioning at ceremonial free kicks and one during free play.
Incident One: Webb's walk back
In the 30', a free kick is awarded to Sunderland (blue).
Webb whistles for restart at this point!
... and continues to walk blindly in between player and ball
Referee Howard Webb had his back to the ball at all times, which is not recommended because the attacking player can move the ball at anytime without the referee knowing. First, Webb walks forward towards the Arsenal (red) wall. Then he walks backward toward the Sunderland (blue) kicker. In doing so, Webb shows no concern or awareness of the Sunderland player (Larsson) who is about to take the free kick. He whistled for restart and then continued to walk backward and in between Larsson and the ball.
Webb then positions himself nearby and behind the ball.
Incident Two: Webb's wayward positioning
In the 82' minute, a free kick is awarded to Arsenal (red).
Referee Howard Webb again positions himself nearby and behind the ball.
Q: Is this the best place for him to see either a shot at goal or a cross into the penalty area?
Incident Three: Webb's central interference with play
In the 85' Referee Howard Webb gets caught up in the middle of the park and therefore interferes with Sunderland's possession and helps gift Arsenal an attacking opportunity.
All Webb can do is apologise to the Sunderland players.
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