Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham
- On Sunday, Arsenal defeated West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium as Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal maintained the Gunners' Premier League title charge in a tense derby.
- Referee Chris Kavanagh disallowed Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equaliser after VAR determined West Ham forward Pablo committed a foul on Gunners goalkeeper David Raya, whose fumble preceded Wilson's finish.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's side requires victories in their final two matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace to secure the club's first Premier League title in 22 years.
- Arsenal leads Manchester City by five points with two matches remaining, though City can close within two points if they defeat Crystal Palace at home on Wednesday.
- Beyond the domestic title race, Arsenal prepares for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled in Budapest on May 30, where a double trophy would mark the club's greatest season in 139 years.
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