Howard Webb praises VAR process in ruling out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal

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West Ham United’s late equalising goal during a recent home fixture against Arsenal was disallowed following a VAR intervention. The strike, converted by Callum Wilson, was ruled out after referee Chris Kavanagh reviewed an incident involving Pablo and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Howard Webb, the chief of the professional officiating body, has since publicly endorsed the decision-making process. Webb noted that the video evidence provided a clear indication of a foul on the goalkeeper, justifying the reversal of the initial goal. This pivotal ruling at the London Stadium preserved Arsenal's lead, significantly impacting their position within the Premier League title race.