Arsenal took a crucial step towards the English Premier League title by defeating West Ham United 1–0. The competitive match at London Stadium ended the first half goalless. In the second half, both teams created chances but the score remained level until the 83rd minute. Then, Leandro Trossard’s shot deflected off opposing player Tomas Soucek and resulted in a goal, giving Arsenal a significant lead.
Near the end of the match, West Ham claimed an equalizer, but after a video assistant referee review, the goal was disallowed. With this victory, Arsenal extended their lead over second-placed Manchester City to five points, although Manchester City have played one game fewer. Arsenal have 79 points from 36 matches, while Manchester City have 74 points from 35 matches. The defeated West Ham remain under relegation pressure, sitting just one point below the safety zone.
