West Ham are considering whether to lodge an official complaint with the PGMOL following the disallowed equaliser by Callum Wilson against Arsenal, a decision that has pushed them closer to relegation.
During stoppage time at the London Stadium, VAR Darren England instructed referee Chris Kavanagh to review the pitch-side monitor for a potential foul by Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. The officials determined that Raya had been clearly and obviously impeded, allowing Mikel Arteta's side to hold on to their 1-0 lead and move five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The call, described as one of the most significant VAR decisions in history, left West Ham just one point behind relegation rivals Tottenham, who face Leeds at home tonight.
According to sources, West Ham want to hear the VAR audio, and insiders have confirmed to Daily Mail Sport that the club is deciding whether to complain to the PGMOL. However, one senior source conceded it would be 'pointless'. West Ham players were left furious by the decision to disallow their late equaliser, with Pablo adjudged to have fouled Raya in the build-up.
The refereeing body, led by Howard Webb, is believed to believe that England and Kavanagh made the correct call under high pressure. The review took four minutes and 17 seconds.
Part of the frustration stems from inconsistencies throughout the 2025-26 season, where similar incidents have gone unpunished. For instance, Chelsea were denied a penalty at Arsenal in March despite Raya hitting Joao Pedro with both hands while the striker was being wrestled to the ground. Arsenal won that match 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
