Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has addressed the contentious VAR decision that played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s narrow victory against West Ham United. The Gunners secured a 1-0 win thanks to a late goal from Leandro Trossard, but the match ended in controversy when Callum Wilson’s equalizer was disallowed after a VAR review.
Speaking about the incident, Guardiola highlighted the challenges referees face when players engage in physical battles during set pieces. He stopped short of criticizing the decision directly, instead emphasizing the difficulty officials have in such situations.
Despite the result putting Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City with just two games remaining, Guardiola remained focused on his team’s upcoming match against Crystal Palace. He stressed the importance of concentrating on what they can control and improving their performance to stay in the title race.
The City manager’s comments come amid widespread debate over the use of VAR in the Premier League, with many questioning the consistency of decisions in high-stakes games. However, Guardiola refused to dwell on the controversy, insisting that his side must focus on their own fixtures and push for the title until the very end.