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Premier League: Arsenal edge past West Ham amid VAR controversy
10 May 2026

Arsenal edged closer to the Premier League 2025-26 title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday.

Leandro Trossard was the hero for the Gunners, scoring a late winner in the 83rd minute.

The match was marred by VAR drama as Callum Wilson's last-gasp equalizer for West Ham was controversially ruled out due to a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Here's more.

VAR disallows Wilson's last-gasp equalizer
VAR controversy

The match took a dramatic turn in stoppage time when Wilson scored from a corner, sending the London Stadium into raptures.

However, VAR intervened after spotting West Ham's Pablo's arm across Raya's neck as he fumbled the initial delivery into the box.

Referee Chris Kavanagh was sent to review the footage and subsequently disallowed Wilson's goal for a foul on Raya.

Arsenal now just 2 wins away from Premier League title
Title implications

Had Wilson's goal stood, Arsenal's lead at the top would have been cut to three points.

Manchester City could have capitalized on this and reclaimed the top spot with a win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

However, with the disallowed goal, Arsenal's lead remains at five points.

The Gunners are now just two wins away from their first Premier League title in 22 years.

West Ham remain in relegation zone; Arsenal hold on
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The defeat leaves West Ham in the relegation zone, with Tottenham Hotspur potentially pulling four points clear if they beat Leeds United.

The match was a tough outing for Arsenal until Trossard's late goal.

Despite having more shots, their disjointed display nearly led to a West Ham opener when Mateus Fernandes went through on goal in the area.

However, Raya produced a stunning close-range stop to deny him.