Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase

TL;DR

Arsenal is on the verge of winning the Premier League title after a 1-0 victory over West Ham, while Aston Villa's draw against Burnley complicates their Champions League qualification hopes.

Key points

Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to near Premier League title.
Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, complicating their Champions League chase.
Arsenal leads Manchester City by five points.
Villa faces tough matches against Liverpool and Manchester City ahead.

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Leandro Trossard's goal fired Arsenal to the brink of the Premier League title (Adrian DENNIS) (Adrian DENNIS/AFP/AFP) Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat West Ham 1-0, while Aston Villa were held 2-2 at Burnley on Sunday. Leandro Trossard's 83rd minute goal reestablished the Gunners' five-point lead over Manchester City. But West Ham had an equaliser deep into stoppage time ruled out after a VAR review for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya before Callum Wilson fired home. Arsenal also did north London rivals Tottenham a favour in the battle to beat the drop as they can move four points clear of West Ham with victory over Leeds on Monday. Victories over already-relegated Burnley and Crystal Palace, just days before they play in the Conference League final, will end Arsenal's long wait to be champions of England. Fresh from sealing their place in the Champions League final with victory over in midweek, Mikel Arteta's men burst out of the blocks. made a brilliant save to deny Trossard from a corner before the Belgian's follow-up header came back off the crossbar. But the nerves that have accompanied Arsenal's quest to finally get over the line, after finishing second for the past three years, took hold after half-time. Raya had to make a huge save to deny giving West Ham the lead with little over 10 minutes to play. Moments later the deadlock was broken at the other end. Trossard had not scored since December, but ended a 25-game drought with a powerful low drive after patient play by Martin Odegaard teed him up. Arteta wheeled away in delight, while Odegaard sank to his knees in celebration. But there was another huge moment to come as Raya flapped at a corner under pressure from Pablo and Wilson drilled in the rebound. After a lengthy VAR review, the referee deemed the Portuguese forward had impeded the Arsenal goalkeeper. If City fail to beat Palace at home on Wednesday, Arsenal could seal the title on home soil against Burnley on May 18.

Q&A

How did Arsenal secure their position for the Premier League title?

Arsenal secured their position by defeating West Ham 1-0, with Leandro Trossard scoring the decisive goal.

What was the outcome of Aston Villa's match against Burnley?

Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, which hindered their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

What does Arsenal need to do to clinch the Premier League title?

Arsenal can clinch the title if Manchester City fails to win against Crystal Palace, allowing them to secure it at home against Burnley.

What impact does Aston Villa's performance have on their Champions League aspirations?

Aston Villa's draw against Burnley leaves them four points ahead of sixth-placed Bournemouth, but their upcoming matches against Liverpool and Manchester City are crucial for their Champions League hopes.