In a closely contested match on Sunday evening, Arsenal edged past West Ham with a 1-0 victory, bringing them closer to clinching the Premier League title. The decisive moment came late in the game when Leandro Trossard scored a deflected goal, but the match was marred by controversy surrounding a disallowed equalizer from West Ham.

Disallowed Goal Sparks Debate

West Ham's Callum Wilson thought he had secured a point for his team when he found the back of the net in stoppage time. However, after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was ruled out due to a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. The decision stemmed from West Ham forward Pablo holding Raya's arm, which was deemed a foul, denying the Hammers a crucial equalizer.

Keane Supports VAR Decision

Following the match, former Manchester United players Roy Keane and Peter Schmeichel expressed differing opinions on the disallowed goal. Keane, speaking on Sky Sports, defended the VAR decision, stating, “VAR are going to check everything… do not put your hands on the goalkeeper! Certainly don’t leave them on for three or four seconds.” He emphasized that the foul was justified given the circumstances, noting, “He must know they’re going to check VAR, he’s pulling his jersey.”

In light of the controversy, West Ham is reportedly planning to file an official complaint with the PGMOL, arguing that the length of the VAR check indicates it was not a clear and obvious error. This incident has added another layer of drama to an already intense match, highlighting the ongoing debates surrounding VAR in football.