"Arsenal were leading 1-0 deep into stoppage time through Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal when West Ham substitute Callum Wilson hammered home a finish in a packed penalty box following a corner. West Ham celebrated, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta turned away with his head in his hands fearing a vital win had slipped through their fingers with only seconds left - then the protests began."
"Arsenal insisted goalkeeper David Raya had been fouled by Pablo, with his West Ham opposite number Mads Hermansen flying across in front of him in a blur as a sign of the home side's desperate plight, leaving VAR Darren England to pore over the most significant domestic VAR decision since its inception in 2019 before sending referee Chris Kavanagh to the screen."
"VAR decisions have been important before but none have been quite so heavy, with the consequences potentially giving Arsenal a decisive push towards their first Premier League title in 22 years while at the same time sending West Ham towards the Championship. When Wilson's shot crossed the line, West Ham's fans exploded in delirium and then everyone held their breath before Arsenal's followers, packed into a corner of the stadium, reacted in similar fashion when the referee announced."
Arsenal led 1-0 in stoppage time after Leandro Trossard’s 83rd-minute goal when West Ham substitute Callum Wilson scored from close range following a corner. West Ham celebrated immediately, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacted with visible distress as protests began. Arsenal claimed goalkeeper David Raya was fouled by Pablo, pointing to Mads Hermansen’s movement in front of Raya. VAR Darren England reviewed the incident for over four minutes before sending referee Chris Kavanagh to the screen. The decision was framed as potentially season-defining, with Arsenal’s title hopes and West Ham’s survival prospects at stake, and the delay created intense tension for both sets of supporters.
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