Rooney Backs VAR Decision on Disallowed West Ham Goal

Wayne Rooney, a former England striker, backed the VAR decision that disallowed a late equalizing goal by West Ham United against Arsenal during a crucial Premier League match. The incident occurred when Callum Wilson scored deep into stoppage time, but the goal was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review determined that Pablo Fornals had committed a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory, moving five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, while West Ham remained in 18th place, fighting against relegation. Rooney stated that the officials made the correct call, despite the inevitable debate surrounding the incident.

He emphasized that the contact with Raya clearly impacted the goalkeeper's ability to challenge for the ball, making it a clear foul. Rooney praised VAR for its performance in high-pressure moments, although he expressed frustration over the protection of goalkeepers throughout his career.