Arsenal, West Ham and VAR
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Arsenal's Premier League title chase encounters West Ham's relegation fight in a tense London derby at the London Stadium on Sunday.
THE complete transcript of the conversation that ruled out West Ham’s equaliser against Arsenal has been revealed. Callum Wilson looked to have scored a massive goal that simultaneously
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title after their win over West Ham United, but much of the attention after the match focused on the late VAR decision that ruled out a West Ham equaliser from a corner kick.
REFS chief Howard Webb backed the decision to rule out West Ham’s “equaliser” against Arsenal – and said officials were following instructions to the letter. Hammers chiefs are still
The incident sparked huge controversy in the aftermath, with opinion split on whether the goal should have been allowed to stand or not. Now, on ‘Match Officials Mic’d Up’, audio has been released as referee Chris Kavanagh conversed with video assistant referee Darren England and his support team at Stockley Park.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has broken down the exact reason why West Ham United’s late equaliser against Arsenal was ruled out for a foul on David Raya, despite several Gunners players holding their opponents in the penalty area.
Aston Villa still has work to do to secure Champions League qualification, while Nottingham Forest is almost safe from relegation.