VAR takes center stage as Arsenal beat West Ham to inch closer to the title
Updated On: 11 May, 2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A late strike from Leandro Trossard helped Arsenal's Premier League hopes massively as they defeated West Ham United 1-0 to stay five points clear of second-placed Manchester City

Arsenal players celebrating (Pic: AFP)
Arsenal moved one step closer to their title dreams with a gritty 1-0 victory over West Ham United in a tense London derby. A late strike from Leandro Trossard helped Arsenal's Premier League hopes massively as they defeated West Ham United 1-0 to stay five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
The game started with Arsenal dominating possession, but West Ham’s organised defence made it difficult to find a breakthrough. While Arsenal moved the ball well, they struggled to test the goalkeeper in a quiet first half that left the home fans feeling nervous.
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