Relieved Mikel Arteta thanks referee for disallowing West Ham’s late goal

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11 May 2026 • 3:22 AM MYT
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Relieved Mikel Arteta thanks referee for disallowing West Ham’s late goal

  • Arsenal secured a controversial 1-0 victory against West Ham, moving them closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
  • Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal for Arsenal with seven minutes remaining in the match.
  • West Ham's Callum Wilson had a stoppage-time equaliser disallowed after VAR intervention.
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh, after reviewing 17 replays, ruled out the goal due to a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya by Pablo Felipe.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the match officials for their “brave” decision, stating it was an “obvious error” that led to the goal being chalked off.

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