VAR's biggest ever decision? - analysis

BBC Sport · 2026-05-10 · archive

Match of the Day pundits Shay Given and Danny Murphy, and former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann analyse the controversial decision to rule out West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on David Raya which had huge impact on both the title race and the relegation battle.

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West Ham United’s recent encounter with Arsenal has sparked significant conversation following a late disallowed levelling goal. The Video Assistant Referee intervened to penalise a foul on goalkeeper David Raya, a ruling that ultimately prevented West Ham from securing a point. This high-profile incident has been closely examined by prominent analysts and a former professional match official, focusing on the legitimacy of the contact made in the penalty area. Given the status of both clubs, the decision holds major implications for the pursuit of the Premier League title and the ongoing battle to avoid relegation for the teams at the bottom.

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