VAR denies Callum Wilson 95th-minute West Ham equaliser against Arsenal
West Ham forward Callum Wilson had a 95th-minute equaliser dramatically disallowed by VAR for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
The late intervention ensured the visiting side held on to secure a crucial 1-0 victory at London Stadium.
Wilson appeared to have rescued a vital point deep into stoppage time when he bundled the ball over the line from close range.
Lengthy review saves Gunners
However, wild home celebrations were abruptly cut short as the Video Assistant Referee instructed the on-field official to review the attacking build-up.
Replays conclusively showed the experienced striker had unfairly challenged the Spanish shot-stopper before the ball found the back of the net.
The decision to penalise the physical forward ultimately preserved a hard-fought clean sheet for Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing squad.
Frustration for the Hammers
This disallowed strike leaves the East London outfit empty-handed following a tightly contested capital derby.
Arsenal’s defensive resilience continues to be a cornerstone of their campaign, with Raya adding another vital performance to his impressive season record.
West Ham must now regroup quickly as they look to bounce back from this bitter late disappointment in their upcoming league fixtures.