The 'clear and obvious' case of VAR ruining football
Updated On: 11 May, 2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva Upasani
Callum Wilson's last-gasp equaliser was ruled out for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, as the Gunners held on for a 1-0 win that took them closer to their first league title since 2004.

David Raya (Pic: Getty)
The contentious Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was at the heart of controversy yet again as West Ham United hosted Arsenal in a high-stakes London derby. A 92nd-minute decision, which could decide the fate of teams at both ends of the Premier League table, became the latest flashpoint in VAR's turbulent history since its inception.
Callum Wilson's last-gasp equaliser was ruled out for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, as the Gunners held on for a 1-0 win that took them closer to their first league title since 2004.
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