Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the referee and VAR after they disallowed West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser, as his side secured a 1-0 victory at the London Stadium. The decision kept Arsenal on course for their first league title since 2004.
A Moment of High Pressure
Speaking after the match, Arteta said: 'You're talking about a moment that can decide the history and the course of two massive clubs that are fighting with their lives to achieve their objectives, and phew, the pressure is huge. It was the right choice.'
He added: 'I think it is an obvious error, and it is a free-kick, and the goal has to be disallowed. So congratulations because they made a big call in very, very difficult circumstances.'
Implications for the Title Race and Relegation Battle
The result leaves Arsenal two wins away from claiming the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004. For West Ham, the defeat leaves them a point adrift of safety with only two games remaining. The outcome also guarantees another season in the top flight for Nottingham Forest and Leeds United.
The dramatic conclusion to the match highlighted the intense pressure on both teams as the season reaches its climax.
