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Why West Ham’s Dramatic Equalizer Against Arsenal Was Controversially Ruled Out

SI·Tom Gott·22 days ago
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Arsenal fans had their heads in their hands as referee Chris Kavanagh confirmed Callum Wilson’s 95th-minute strike had crossed the line. After a scramble following a corner, Wilson lashed home a fierce strike which was comfortably over the line by the time it was deflected away, but a furious Mikel Arteta made it clear he did not think the goal should stand. A lengthy VAR review was needed to reach a verdict on a decision that could easily be remembered as the defining moment of the season. Awarding a goal would have invited Manchester City back into the Premier League title race, while striking it out would leave Arsenal in control and also deal a hammerblow to West Ham’s survival hopes. The final decision was made, chalking the goal off and letting Arsenal escape from London Stadium with a 1–0 victory . Why West Ham’s Goal Was Ruled Out David Raya (right) felt he had been impeded.…

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