Arsenal restore five-point lead at top of Premier League table following late victory over West Ham
Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute strike secured a 1-0 win at the London Stadium, but the result hinges on a VAR review that called into question a foul by West Ham substitute Pablo on goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal have restored their five-point lead at the summit of the Premier League table following a dramatic 1-0 victory against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, 10 May 2026. The result, which sees the Gunners holding 79 points from 36 games, moves them closer to securing their first league title since 2004.
Leandro Trossard provided the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, guiding a low shot home after a pass from Martin Odegaard. The late winner sparked celebration amongst Arsenal supporters while leaving West Ham fans in despair, as the visitors had survived a period of significant pressure deep into stoppage time.
The match narrative shifted dramatically moments later when West Ham substitute Callum Wilson appeared to slam a shot through the goal. However, the goal was disallowed after a lengthy review by the video assistant referee (VAR). The decision was confirmed by referee Chris Kavanagh following an analysis that determined a foul had been committed by West Ham substitute Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in the build-up to the shot.
This intervention has drawn immediate attention, with pundit Gary Neville describing the ruling as potentially the "biggest VAR call in the history of the Premier League." The stadium reportedly fell silent during the review, highlighting the gravity of the moment as Arsenal avoided what would have been a devastating result in their title race.
The victory leaves Arsenal requiring victories in their remaining two matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace to guarantee the championship. Manchester City, who currently sit four points behind with 74 points and a game in hand, remain the primary challengers in the race for the title.
For West Ham United, the defeat compounds a difficult season, leaving them in a precarious relegation battle. The result suggests they could be four points from the safety zone with two games remaining, a scenario that is contingent on the outcome of Tottenham Hotspur's match against Leeds United.
