The Premier League has clarified the decision to disallow a stoppage-time goal by West Ham’s Calum Wilson against Arsenal. The Gunners seemed poised for a narrow victory courtesy of a late strike from Leandro Trossard when Wilson managed to bundle the ball over the line.
Initially, the on-field referee signaled a goal, but a VAR review prompted him to consult the pitchside monitor. After reassessment, the goal was disallowed due to a foul by Wilson on the Arsenal goalkeeper. The Premier League’s Match Centre released a concise explanation on social media, stating that West Ham number 19 committed a foul on the goalkeeper, leading to the decision being overturned and a direct free kick awarded to Arsenal.
This outcome allowed Arsenal to secure a crucial 1-0 win, moving them five points clear of Manchester City with only two matches remaining in the season. The controversy surrounding the disallowed goal has added further drama to the title race, with Arsenal now in a commanding position.