"Leandro Trossard's late goal appeared to have won it for Arsenal, but the stadium erupted in the dying seconds when Wilson bundled the ball home following a chaotic corner. However, after a lengthy review and a trip to the pitchside monitor, referee Chris Kavanagh disallowed the goal for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya."
"The controversy centered on West Ham substitute Pablo, who was judged to have impeded David Raya as the Spaniard attempted to claim the initial cross. While Wilson wheeled away in celebration, VAR official Darren England flagged the incident for review. The replays showed a tangle of arms in a crowded six-yard box, leading Kavanagh to conclude that the goalkeeper had been fouled."
"After review, West Ham No. 19 commits a foul on the goalkeeper, the referee announced to a chorus of boos. The decision provided Arsenal with a massive reprieve, allowing them to escape with three points that move them closer to their first league title in over two decades."
"Former West Ham and England goalkeeper Rob Green, speaking on the high-stakes nature of the decision, described the incident as a defining moment in the campaign. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: It's in the la"
West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium ended in major controversy after a late goal was disallowed by VAR. Leandro Trossard’s late strike appeared to decide the match, but Callum Wilson bundled the ball home in the 95th minute following a chaotic corner. The goal was reviewed after VAR flagged an incident involving West Ham substitute Pablo, judged to have impeded goalkeeper David Raya as he tried to claim the cross. Replays showed a tangle of arms in the crowded six-yard box, and the referee concluded Raya was fouled. Arsenal were awarded three points, affecting both the title race and the fight for top-flight survival.
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