EPL: Late West Ham equaliser ruled out as Arsenal near long-awaited title

Arsenal have moved extremely close to winning the Premier League title after a tense and dramatic 1–0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.

The match was very tight and not full of many clear chances, as West Ham fought hard because they are trying to avoid relegation, while Arsenal were focused on staying on course for the title.

The only goal of the game came from Leandro Trossard in the second half. It was an important moment because he had not scored for a long time, and his goal gave Arsenal a crucial advantage in the title race.

After scoring, Arsenal tried to manage the game carefully and protect their lead.

West Ham continued to push for an equaliser, and the match became very intense in the final minutes.

Deep into stoppage time, West Ham thought they had scored a dramatic equaliser through Callum Wilson after a chaotic moment inside Arsenal’s penalty area. The stadium celebrated as the ball went into the net.

However, the celebration did not last long. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) checked the incident and noticed a possible foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya during the buildup to the goal. The referee was called to the pitchside monitor to review the decision himself.

After watching the replay, the referee agreed that Raya had been fouled in the crowded penalty area, and the goal was disallowed.

This decision caused strong reactions from West Ham players and fans because it came at a crucial moment in the match and could affect both the relegation battle and the title race.

When the final whistle was blown, Arsenal had secured a very important win. The result means they are now just two victories away from winning their first Premier League title in many years, with matches remaining against Burnley and Crystal Palace.

For West Ham, the defeat is a major setback, as they remain close to the relegation zone and must fight hard in their remaining matches to stay in the league.