VAR Decision to Disallow West Ham's Equaliser Against Arsenal Deemed Correct by Referees' Chief
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Referees' chief Howard Webb confirms the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal was correct due to a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya by West Ham's Pablo, impacting the Premier League standings.
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A controversial VAR decision impacted the Premier League standings, with Arsenal securing a 1-0 win over West Ham.
Disallowed West Ham goal sparks controversy; VAR decision backed by referees' chief.
West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal was correctly disallowed due to a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper, according to referees' chief Howard Webb. The decision, made after a VAR review, has significant implications for the Premier League table.
Callum Wilson thought he had scored the equaliser in stoppage time, but the goal was overturned after VAR Darren England identified a foul by West Ham's Pablo on David Raya. Webb stated that the foul, which interfered with Raya's ability to move, was clear and justified the disallowance.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the VAR's courage, while West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo criticized the lack of consistency in refereeing decisions. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about grappling in penalty areas, with Webb announcing a season-end review on the issue.
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- Will the Premier League review the handling of grappling in penalty areas before the season ends?
