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Arsenal moved to the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after West Ham had a last-gasp equaliser ruled out by VAR in a dramatic finale at the London Stadium that left the hosts starting down the barrel of relegation.

The Gunners had been frustrated for long spells as West Ham scrapped for survival, and Mikel Arteta’s side were saved by a crucial stop from goalkeeper David Raya as he made an inspired block from Mateus Fernandes.

Moments later, Leandro Trossard ended his long scoring drought with the goal that looked to fire Arsenal to the title, but there was more drama to come after Callum Wilson scrambled an equaliser deep in stoppage time.

But in the melee, VAR spotted an infringement involving goalkeeper Raya and West Ham substitute Pablo. In a thicket of bodies in the six-yard box, Raya appeared to be grasped by the Brazilian as he attempted to claim the initial delivery into the box.

After a long deliberation of the available angles, VAR Darren England instructed referee Kavanagh to review the footage on the pitchside monitor. And following a discussion between the officials, Kavanagh chalked the goal off.

Arsenal now just need to beat relegated Burnley and Crystal Palace to win the Premier League, while West Ham are in need of a great escape with two games remaining. Tottenham can move four points clear if they beat Leeds, who are now safe, tonight

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Former Premier League referee Darren Cann has proposed banning attacking players from standing in the six-yard box before corners to counter the rise of “grappling” and “wrestling” following West Ham’s disallowed goal against Arsenal in the “biggest moment in VAR history”.

Set-pieces have become increasingly physical this season, with many attacking teams focusing on crowding the opposition goalkeeper and directing an inswinging corner towards the six-yard box. As defenders attempt to protect the goalkeeper, farcical pile-ups have become a theme of the season - and it played a crucial part in one of the biggest games of the year.

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Leandro Trossard on West Ham’s disallowed goal:

“Raya said straight away it can’t be a goal. At that moment, I had a lot of faith. I believed because he was pretty convincing, but you never know.

"You are thinking it is not going our way, but luckily it was a foul and we won the game.

"It was relief as there wasn't long to go, but we still had to dig in for a couple of minutes. We are just really happy with this win."

West Ham thought they had a late equaliser but the effort was ruled out because Pablo Felipe was adjudged to have fouled Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

'The biggest moment in VAR history in the Premier League'

Gary Neville felt the VAR system passed its biggest test yet after a dramatic late intervention in Arsenal’s victory over West Ham on Sunday.

“This is an earthquake, a tremor of a moment,” Neville said on Sky Sports after Callum Wilson’s goal was disallowed.

“It is probably the biggest moment in VAR history in the Premier League. This is massive.

“I think it’s a foul – but have VAR got the nerve, the guts, the courage to make the decision? This is massive for refereeing in this country. This is too big to get wrong.”

(AP)

Jamie Braidwood11 May 2026 08:15

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West Ham are set to file an official complaint with the referees body PGMO after their last-gasp equaliser against Arsenal was disallowed, reports The Times.

The defeat sends West Ham closer towards Premier League relegation, with Tottenham able to go four points clear of the bottorm three if they beat Leeds tonight.

The decision to disallowed Callum Wilson’s goal following a foul on Arsenal goalkepeer David Raya from the West Ham attacker Pablo has been described as the “biggest decision in VAR history”.

The referee Chris Kavanagh was applauded by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for showing “bravery”.

(Getty)

Jamie Braidwood11 May 2026 08:00

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“You look at every corner in the Premier League and something like this is happening, not just today, but on all the pitches.

“I am talking about the lack of consistency. The players are confused and frustrated, and they don’t understand it. It is upsetting. It is up to them to solve it, there is a referee and VAR, but the referees confuse themselves.”

(Reuters)

Jamie Braidwood11 May 2026 07:45

What Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal's dramatic win at West Ham

“It was a call from the ref that is very brave, but very consistent with what they’ve been talking about all season.

“When I have to be critical, I have been. And today I have to praise them, at least for giving the option to a referee to decide, away from the lights and the chaos, to give clarity to him to make the right call. And when you look at the action in that way, it is an obvious error.

“It is a free-kick, and the goal has to be disallowed. So congratulations, because they made a big call in very, very difficult circumstances.

“Today I have realised how difficult and how big the referee’s job is. Because you’re talking about a moment that can decide the history, and the course, of two massive clubs that are fighting with their lives to achieve their objectives. And the pressure is huge.”

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Jamie Braidwood11 May 2026 07:30

Jarrod Bowen criticises VAR decision that denied West Ham a vital point against Arsenal

A disappointed West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen questioned the video assistant referee (VAR) decision that denied his side a vital point against Arsenal.

Callum Wilson looked to have snatched a draw for the hosts when he half-volleyed home in stoppage time, only for VAR Darren England and referee Chris Kavanagh to chalk the goal off after a review.

The officials ruled that there had been a foul by West Ham’s Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya as he attempted to grasp an initial delivery into the box. Pablo’s arm was across the neck of Raya, while there also appeared to be a pull on his arm.

Bowen criticises VAR decision that denied West Ham a vital point against Arsenal

Bowen’s side saw Callum Wilson’s stoppage time equaliser ruled out for a foul on David Raya

Harry Latham-Coyle11 May 2026 07:15

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Harry Latham-Coyle11 May 2026 07:00

Gary Neville calls late drama the 'biggest moment in VAR history'

Gary Neville claimed the dramatic late intervention in Arsenal’s victory over West Ham was probably the “biggest moment in VAR history” in the Premier League.

The relegation-threatened Hammers looked to have snatched a 1-1 draw against the title-chasing Gunners when Callum Wilson struck in stoppage time at the London Stadium.

But after a long review, in a decision that has significant ramifications at both ends of the table, the goal was disallowed for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya by Pablo.

Former Manchester United and England defender Neville, who was working as a co-commentator for Sky Sports, felt it was a big moment and the correct decision was eventually made.Neville said: “This is an earthquake, a tremor of a moment.

“I have to say the big striker has got his arm across David Raya. He does disrupt him.

“VAR, what are they going to do? It is probably the biggest moment in VAR history in the Premier League. This is massive.

“I think it’s a foul. His arm is held on Raya. It’s on him all the time. He’s holding across his neck and chest. I think it’s a foul.

“But have VAR got the nerve, the guts, the courage to make the decision? This is massive for refereeing in this country. This is too big to get wrong.”

West Ham were denied by VAR (PA)

Harry Latham-Coyle11 May 2026 06:30

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