Arsenal Wins 1-0 Over West Ham After VAR Disallows Goal
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- Arsenal secured a 1‑0 victory over West Ham, preserving their lead in the Premier League title race.
- VAR ruled Callum Wilson’s late goal out after a lengthy review determined Pablo’s arm impeded goalkeeper David Raya.
- Mikel Arteta praised the referee and VAR crew, calling the decision “an obvious error” that was correctly corrected under pressure.
- Chris Kavanagh refereed the match and, with VAR official Darren England, ordered a five‑minute review that nullified the goal.
- Ben White suffered an early injury, forcing Arteta to reshuffle his lineup and contributing to Arsenal’s loss of early control.
Why it matters: Arsenal stays atop the Premier League, keeping their title hopes alive, while West Ham miss a crucial point that could have boosted their mid‑table safety. The VAR call also validates the officials’ authority under pressure.
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