Arsenal survive incredible late VAR drama to close in on PL title

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TL;DR

Arsenal defeated West Ham 1-0, with a late VAR decision disallowing Callum Wilson's equalizer for a foul on David Raya. Leandro Trossard scored the crucial winner for Arsenal.

Key points

Arsenal won 1-0 against West Ham
Callum Wilson's goal was disallowed by VAR
Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal
VAR ruled a foul on David Raya
Match had significant implications for the title race

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VAR had its biggest moment in Premier League history as Arsenal held on to beat West Ham 1-0 thanks to Callum Wilson's 95th-minute equaliser being ruled out for a foul on David Raya.

Leandro Trossard's late winner set the Gunners on course for a crucial win, but with time nearly up Wilson fired home from a corner to send the London Stadium into a frenzy.

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However, the VAR spotted the arm of West Ham's Pablo across Raya's neck as the Arsenal goalkeeper fumbled the initial delivery into the box. Referee Chris Kavanagh was sent to the monitor and disallowed the goal.