Trossard scores late as Arsenal beats West Ham, moves closer to title

"Winger Leandro Trossard scores the only goal of the match as Arsenal survives VAR controversy to win at West Ham. Arsenal cleared arguably the most dangerous remaining obstacle in their path to the Premier League title by the skin of their teeth as Leandro Trossard's late goal secured a dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham United to restore their five-point lead on Sunday. The visitors were living dangerously at the London Stadium, but Trossard guided home a low shot from Martin Odegaard's pass in the 83rd minute to spark delirium amongst the Arsenal fans and despair in the home ranks."

"Arsenal rode their luck and survived a huge scare deep in stoppage time as West Ham substitute Callum Wilson had an equaliser ruled out for a foul after a long video assistant referee (VAR) review. Victory put Arsenal a step closer to a first Premier League title since 2004, and they will be crowned football champions if they win their last two games at home to Burnley and away to Crystal Palace on the final day. Arsenal have 79 points from 36 games with Manchester City, who have a game in hand, on 74."

"For West Ham, it was a bitter pill to swallow as defeat left them staring at relegation, and they could find themselves four points from the safety zone with two games left if Tottenham Hotspur beat Leeds United on Monday. If Arsenal do go on to lift the title, the incident in stoppage time described by Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville as the biggest VAR call in the history of the Premier League will be just a detail in a season-long slog with Manchester City. But it could have serious implications for West Ham, who would have deserved a point for a gritty display."

"With time almost up and even West Ham keeper Mads Hermansen up for a corner, the ball broke for Wilson, who slammed a shot through a forest of legs and over the line. West Ham fans went wild, and Manchester City's probably did, too. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looked aghast, but when the VAR instructed refer"

Leandro Trossard scored the only goal in the 83rd minute as Arsenal beat West Ham United 1-0 at the London Stadium. Trossard finished a low shot from Martin Odegaard’s pass, sparking celebration among Arsenal fans. Arsenal survived a major scare deep into stoppage time when West Ham substitute Callum Wilson had an equaliser ruled out after a long VAR review for a foul. The result restored Arsenal’s five-point lead in the Premier League title race. Arsenal reached 79 points from 36 games, with Manchester City on 74 and a game in hand. West Ham’s defeat left them facing relegation pressure, potentially four points from safety if Tottenham win on Monday.

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