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Rooney praises 'really good' VAR call in Arsenal win

BBC Sport Monday, 11 May 2026
Rooney praises 'really good' VAR call in Arsenal win
Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the video assistant referee "did a really good job" in disallowing West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal.

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West Ham United saw a potential late levelling goal overturned during their recent fixture against Arsenal, a decision that has drawn comment from former England international Wayne Rooney. The retired striker expressed his approval of the officiating process, suggesting that the video assistant referee correctly intervened to rule out the Hammers’ strike. The incident occurred during the closing stages of the match, denying the East London club a share of the points. Rooney’s assessment highlights the role of technology in determining key outcomes, specifically regarding high-stakes decisions. This verdict supports the official's choice despite the negative impact on West Ham’s final result.

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