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Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that defined the season

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The most consequential decision in the history of the video assistant referee in the Premier League was played out over four minutes 11 seconds of nerve-shredding drama inside London Stadium . That time span, which felt like an age, became the moment that has the capacity to alter the immediate course of history for Arsenal and West Ham United . In the wider context, it is the incident and VAR decision that might be seen as the season-defining moment at both ends of the table. Arsenal were leading 1-0 deep into stoppage time through Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal when West Ham substitute Callum Wilson hammered home a finish in a packed penalty box following a corner. West Ham celebrated, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta turned away with his head in his hands fearing a vital win had slipped through their fingers with only seconds left - then the protests began. Has there ever been such drama involving VAR? Have there ever been such consequences riding on a decision in the Premier League?…

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