VAR Disallows West Ham Equalizer Against Arsenal

During a Premier League match on Sunday, West Ham United's equalizer against Arsenal was disallowed following a VAR review. Referee Chris Kavanagh was instructed by VAR official Darren England to review the incident on the pitch-side monitor.

The review came after Leandro Trossard had scored for Arsenal in the 83rd minute, giving them a crucial lead. Kavanagh concluded that a foul by a West Ham player on Arsenal's goalkeeper, David Raya, occurred in the build-up to the goal, resulting in a direct free kick awarded to Arsenal.

The decision was confirmed in a statement by the Premier League, which noted the significant implications for the league standings. Arsenal's victory allowed them to extend their lead over Manchester City to five points, while West Ham remained near the bottom of the table, just one point above Tottenham Hotspur, intensifying their relegation battle.