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Arsenal Stay Five Clear After VAR Overturn Preserves Win at West Ham

The ruling means two more victories will seal Arsenal’s first league title since 2004 despite Manchester City’s game in hand.

Overview

  • Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 on Sunday after Leandro Trossard scored in the 83rd minute and a stoppage-time equaliser was ruled out on review.
  • The goal was overturned when VAR Darren England sent referee Chris Kavanagh to the monitor, who judged Pablo had fouled goalkeeper David Raya at a corner.
  • The result leaves Arsenal on 79 points from 36 matches, five ahead of Manchester City on 74 from 35, with two Arsenal wins enough to clinch the title.
  • West Ham remain third from bottom and a point behind Tottenham, whose game in hand against Leeds on Monday could widen the gap in a tight survival fight.
  • Mikel Arteta praised the officials’ “bravery” for applying the law under pressure, while West Ham players and staff questioned the consistency of VAR decisions.