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Arteta: 'Brave' VAR call could alter Arsenal histo...

ESPN · May 10, 2026, 8:43 PM

Key takeaways

  • Mikel Arteta congratulated the match officials for disallowing West Ham's 94th-minute equaliser -- a decision he called brave and which leaves Arsenal on course to win the Premier League title.
  • The Gunners won 1-0 at London Stadium on Sunday as Leandro Trossard's deflected 83rd-minute strike was enough to reestablish a five-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City.
  • After a lengthy review, the goal was chalked off and Arsenal held on to celebrate a vital victory.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

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Mikel Arteta congratulated the match officials for disallowing West Ham's 94th-minute equaliser -- a decision he called brave and which leaves Arsenal on course to win the Premier League title.

The Gunners won 1-0 at London Stadium on Sunday as Leandro Trossard's deflected 83rd-minute strike was enough to reestablish a five-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City.

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