Arsenal fans had their heads in their hands as referee Chris Kavanagh confirmed Callum Wilson’s 95th-minute strike had crossed the line.

After a scramble following a corner, Wilson lashed home a fierce strike which was comfortably over the line by the time it was deflected away, but a furious Mikel Arteta made it clear he did not think the goal should stand.

A lengthy VAR review was needed to reach a verdict on a decision that could easily be remembered as the defining moment of the season. Awarding a goal would have invited Manchester City back into the Premier League title race, while striking it out would leave Arsenal in control and also deal a hammerblow to West Ham’s survival hopes.

The final decision was made, chalking the goal off and letting Arsenal escape from London Stadium with a 1–0 victory .

Why West Ham’s Goal Was Ruled Out

David Raya (right) felt he had been impeded.…