VAR, Raya, and Trossard: Arsenal Win a Title-Defining Street Fight

Arsenal edged a chaotic London Stadium clash thanks to a late Leandro Trossard strike that deflected in, huge saves from David Raya, and a stoppage-time VAR decision that wiped out Callum Wilson’s equaliser. An early injury and a curious tactical reshuffle briefly shifted momentum, but Arsenal held on. The win keeps Arsenal top and shifts the mood around their title bid—gritty, nervy and undeniably meaningful—while West Ham are left to rue big chances missed and a bruising run-in ahead.