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Disallowing West Ham's goal the right decision - Webb

BBC Sport Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Disallowing West Ham's goal the right decision - Webb
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

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West Ham United's recent late goal against Arsenal was correctly ruled out, according to the head of refereeing. The moment occurred during the closing stages of the Sunday fixture when the Hammers appeared to have secured a crucial draw through a last-minute strike. However, officiating officials intervened to nullify the effort. Howard Webb has since publicly supported the original decision made by the match officials, confirming that the intervention to disallow the equaliser aligned with the laws of the game. This clarification comes following widespread discussions regarding the late drama that shaped the final result of this competitive London derby match.

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