11.05.2026 09:56
Arsenal secured a vital victory at West Ham with a stoppage-time goal that survived a VAR review. The London side is now just two wins away from ending their 22-year title drought.
Arsenal secured a dramatic victory away at West Ham United in a London derby that had significant implications for the Premier League title race. A VAR decision in the dying moments of the match kept the Gunners alive in the pursuit of the summit.
TROSSARD TAKES THE STAGE IN THE 83RD MINUTE
In the match played in the 36th round of the Premier League, Arsenal struggled for a long time to break through West Ham's compact defense. Mikel Arteta's players, maintaining their pressure throughout the game, found the goal they were looking for in the 83rd minute. Belgian star Leandro Trossard put Arsenal 1-0 ahead with his goal, sending the away fans into great joy.
90+4TH MINUTE GOAL DISALLOWED BY VAR
The stoppage time of the match was breathtaking. West Ham United thought they had equalized in the 90+4th minute by finding the back of Arsenal's net. However, a VAR review was initiated after the goal.
The officiating team, after reviewing the incident, disallowed the goal on the grounds that a foul had been committed against the Arsenal goalkeeper during the corner kick. Following the decision, there was great joy in the Arsenal camp, while West Ham players protested for a long time.
ONLY TWO WINS REMAIN FOR THE TITLE
With this crucial victory, Arsenal increased the points gap with Manchester City to five, with a game in hand. If the London club wins their remaining matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace, they will end their 22-year wait for the title.
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE INVINCIBLES
Arsenal last won the Premier League title in the 2003-2004 season under the management of Arsene Wenger. That unforgettable squad, known as "The Invincibles," completed the season unbeaten.
The team, featuring stars such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires, Sol Campbell, and Jens Lehmann, is regarded as one of the most special teams in Premier League history.