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West Ham-Arsenal referee and VAR praised for ‘really good teamwork’ after disallowed goal controversy
A highly contentious VAR decision that denied West Ham a late equaliser against Arsenal was "perfectly handled" by match officials, according to former top-flight referee Chris Foy.

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How Arsenal won at West Ham thanks to a controversial VAR call, bringing the Premier League title within reach
VAR saves Arsenal from self-inflicted disaster in Premier League title race as Gunners edge West Ham
Arsenal's Arteta praises courage of referee after pivotal decision
LONDON, May 10 : Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the courage of referee Chris Kavanagh for disallowing a West Ham United equaliser as his side snatched a 1-0 victory to move closer to securing th...

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Premier League reaction: West Ham staring at relegation after Arsenal defeat
Lawmakers to discuss grappling at corners after West Ham vs Arsenal controversy
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal: David Raya spares Mikel Arteta's blushes after experiment playing Declan Rice at right-back destabilised the Gunners
Should Arsenal go on to claim the title, Raya's stunning save to deny Matheus Fernandes the chance to put West Ham 1-0 up will go down in Gunners folklore.

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"The biggest moment in VAR history": Fierce debate rages over a disallowed goal after Arsenal's victory
Arsenal close in on title after dramatic late victory at West Ham

Bitterness, Buffoonery, Bravery?—How the Soccer World Reacted to Arsenal’s VAR Reprieve

A remarkable law change was floated by a former World Cup final referee during a global debate sparked by Callum Wilson’s disallowed goal for West Ham United.

Arsenal VAR controversy could trigger law change with talks planned for after World Cup

Callum Wilson's late equaliser being ruled out by VAR against Arsenal has sparked a renewed debate around holding at set pieces, which could prompt a law change this summer

Three things we learned from Arsenal win as VAR review comes to the rescue in extraordinary finale

Mikel Arteta gets away with making a complete mess of his first half change but Martin Odegaard provides a timely reminder of his quality

'Where's the consistency?' - Bowen frustrated by VAR

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen criticises the consistency of VAR after his side had a late equaliser ruled out for a foul on David Raya during their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal at the London Stadium.

Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham: Two 9/10s rescue team-mates in epic title decider

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal dug deeper than they ever have before to snatch three points late on against relegation-threatened West Ham United. It is a match that will live long in the memory, as drama at both ends of the pitch had potentially ginormous consequences on the title race and relegation battle.