Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring at the London Stadium, East London, the United Kingdom on May 10, 2026.
Arsenal have taken a major step toward the Premier League title after a narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, thanks to a late goal from Leandro Trossard.
The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Trossard calmly finished a low pass from captain Martin Ødegaard, sending Arsenal fans into celebration and restoring their five-point lead at the top of the table.
The match, however, was full of tension and drama. West Ham pushed Arsenal throughout the game and nearly equalised deep into stoppage time when substitute Callum Wilson found the net. But after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the victory as hard-fought, with his side forced to defend under intense pressure. The win puts Arsenal on 79 points from 36 matches, leaving them on the brink of their first Premier League title since 2004. They now need victories in their final two matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace to secure the championship.
Leandro Trossard scores his goal for Arsenal seven minutes from full time.
West Ham, meanwhile, are left in a difficult position near the relegation zone, with their survival hopes hanging in the balance depending on results elsewhere. A win for Tottenham Hotspur over Leeds United could push them closer to danger with only two games remaining.
The dramatic VAR decision in stoppage time has sparked debate, with pundits calling it one of the most crucial calls of the season. Former England defender Gary Neville described it as potentially a defining moment in the title race.
While Arsenal edge closer to glory, West Ham are left to reflect on what might have been after a fiercely contested match decided by fine margins and late controversy.
