LONDON, England – Arsenal have taken a massive step toward their first Premier League title in 22 years following a tense 1-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday.
Okay News reports that Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute with a deflected strike that spun off Tomas Soucek and into the net. The win puts Mikel Arteta’s side five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, though the defending champions still hold a game in hand.
The match ended in high controversy during stoppage time when West Ham striker Callum Wilson appeared to have snatched a late equalizer. However, following a lengthy VAR review, the goal was overturned for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. The decision left the home supporters and players furious as the Hammers remain deep in the relegation zone, one point behind Tottenham having played an extra game.
Raya proved to be the hero for the Gunners, making two world-class saves from Taty Castellanos and Mateus Fernandes to keep his side in the contest. The victory caps off a historic week for Arsenal, who also secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled for May 30.
With only a few fixtures remaining, Arsenal will look to maintain their momentum when they face Burnley on May 18, while West Ham face a critical survival battle against Newcastle United the day before.
