'It's an obvious error': Arteta praises referee for disallowing late West Ham equaliser – video
The Guardian · 2026-05-10 · archive
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the referee and VAR after disallowing West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser as his side beat West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium.'You're talking about a moment that can decide the history the course of two massive clubs that they are fighting with their lives to achieve their objectives and phew, the pressure is huge. It was the right choice,' said Arteta.'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.'The result leaves Arsenal two...
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West Ham United fell to a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal at the London Stadium after a late leveling goal was ruled out during the final stages of the match. The added-time effort was overturned following a VAR review, a decision that sparked significant discussion regarding the officiating. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voiced his support for the referee's choice, characterizing the initial play as a clear foul that required correction. Arteta noted that the pressure on officials is substantial given the high stakes for both clubs' seasonal objectives. The outcome leaves the Hammers without points from a fixture that proved pivotal for both sides' league positions.
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