VAR Disallows Late West Ham Goal in Arsenal 1-0 Win

Arsenal clinched a 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday at the London Stadium after a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser by Callum Wilson was disallowed following a VAR review that identified a foul on goalkeeper David Raya, intensifying discussions on officiating consistency in the Premier League.

Leandro Trossard scored the only goal in the 83rd minute, putting Arsenal on course for the win. In the 95th minute, Wilson tapped in what appeared to be a leveller from a corner, but celebrations were cut short. VAR official Darren England prompted referee Chris Kavanagh to review the buildup, where West Ham forward Pablo was deemed to have impeded Raya by gripping his arm across his chest or face, preventing him from claiming the ball. Kavanagh overturned his initial on-field decision after studying the replays for over two minutes.

The call preserved Arsenal's lead, moving them five points clear of Manchester City with two matches remaining. A win in either their next game against Burnley or the finale at Crystal Palace would secure Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004. For West Ham, who sit one point above the relegation zone with one game left against Newcastle,...