Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham
- On Sunday, Arsenal defeated West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium as Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal maintained the Gunners' Premier League title charge in a tense derby.
- Referee Chris Kavanagh disallowed Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equaliser after VAR determined West Ham forward Pablo committed a foul on Gunners goalkeeper David Raya, whose fumble preceded Wilson's finish.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's side requires victories in their final two matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace to secure the club's first Premier League title in 22 years.
- Arsenal leads Manchester City by five points with two matches remaining, though City can close within two points if they defeat Crystal Palace at home on Wednesday.
- Beyond the domestic title race, Arsenal prepares for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled in Budapest on May 30, where a double trophy would mark the club's greatest season in 139 years.
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Arsenal smash and grab against Hammers as VAR dominates
Arsenal left the London Stadium with a 1-0 win, after a real dog fight of a match. A smash and grab if you like, but also a controversial decision that will dominate the week. Leandro Trossard’s 83rd-minute finish proved decisive, but the real drama arrived in stoppage time when Callum Wilson’s late leveller was ruled out after a VAR review for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya. Arsenal: cometh the hour, cometh the man Trossard’s strike came after…
West Ham gets the balance in the London Derby late, but then it comes to a "nervous" VAR mission. Suddenly the FC Arsenal has a big advantage in the championship race.
Deep in the replay period, VAR intervenes against West Ham – and gives Arsenal a great advantage in the championship duel with ManCity. Some even feel reminded of a famous speech.
Arsenal defeats West Ham United in the Premier League, but a scene causes trouble.
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