Arsenal Win 1-0 at West Ham After VAR Disallows Late Goal

Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League after a dramatic VAR intervention disallowed a stoppage-time equaliser from Callum Wilson.

Leandro Trossard scored the winner in the 83rd minute with a deflected shot from 12 yards, following a one-two with Declan Rice. Arsenal struggled to break down a resilient West Ham side earlier, with goalkeeper David Raya making key saves, including one to deny Mateus Fernandes from close range. West Ham pushed hard in their fight against relegation, nearly leading before halftime when Valentin Castellanos headed against Raya.

In the dying moments, with Arsenal leading 1-0, Wilson fired home after Raya fumbled a corner under pressure. Referee Chris Kavanagh initially awarded the goal, confirming the ball had crossed the line despite Rice's clearance attempt. However, VAR official Darren England prompted a review for a possible foul in the buildup. After a four-minute check involving 17 replays, Kavanagh reviewed the pitchside monitor and ruled out the goal, citing a foul by West Ham's Pablo Felipe on Raya. Kavanagh announced to the crowd:...