Arsenal continued to stay in control of the Premier League title race by beating relegation-threatened West Ham United 1-0 thanks to an 83rd-minute goal from Leandro Trossard and a dramatic late VAR call on Sunday.
By restoring its five-point lead over Manchester City in second place, Arsenal know they will clinch their first league title since 2004 by winning their last two games – at home to Burnley and away to Crystal Palace.
It looked like Arsenal would drop two points – just as City did to Everton on Monday – before Martin Odegaard dribbled into West Ham’s area and laid the ball to Trossard. The Belgium international’s first shot found its way into the bottom corner after a few minor deflections, sparking wild celebrations among Arsenal’s players and coaching staff.
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There was further drama when Callum Wilson thought he had equalized for West Ham after a corner in the fifth minute of stoppage time. After a long delay and a VAR check, the decision to award a goal was overturned due to a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
This was the toughest of Arsenal’s remaining games and the leaders came through, helped by a crucial save from Raya at 0–0 from West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes’ shot.
Arsenal have finished second in the league for the past three seasons, but the trophy is now in sight and the Gunners could hardly end the season on a better note.
Penultimate Burnley have already been relegated, while Palace may not play in the first choice in the final round as they play in the Conference League final three days later.
City have one game in hand, with the remaining games against Palace at home on Wednesday, Bournemouth away on May 19 and Aston Villa at home on the final day.
West Ham remained in third and last place in the relegation zone.
Published on May 10, 2026
