Football Daily | Arsenal emerge after being fed feet-first through the emotional wood-chipper
The Guardian · 2026-05-11 · archive
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Well, that escalated slowly. While Arsenal left it late to score theirwinner against West Ham on Sunday, they got the job done and now find themselves a couple of straightforward wins against the second worst team in the league and Crystal Palace Under-9s from the Premier League title that has eluded them for 22 years. Except this Arsenal team doesn’t really do “straightforward”, as they showed when letting West Ham nab an added-time equaliser, only for it to be snatched away following an intervention from the curtain-twitching buzzkills in...
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West Ham United experienced a narrow defeat in their Sunday fixture against Arsenal, as a late swing in momentum decided the contest. The visiting side managed to secure a decisive advantage in the closing stages of the match, but the Hammers appeared to have secured a draw when they found the net during added time. However, a video assistant referee review led to the goal being disallowed, ensuring the visitors took the victory. This outcome aids Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League trophy while leaving the Hammers without a point despite their late pressure. The match highlights the significant impact of technology and officiating in the final moments of high-stakes domestic competition.
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