Arsenal Title Race Twist — VAR May Have Won It

Arsenal title race control shifted after a huge VAR call at West Ham, and City now need favours. - Premier League title run-in

West Ham striker Pablo Uphend Arsenal's David Raya in Arsenal's 1-0 win over the Hammers on Sunday. The result has handed Arsenal the ultimate initiative in the title race. (Photo credit: Sky Sports)

Arsenal is going to win the Premier League. The Gunners survived a late scare at West Ham on Sunday after a lengthy VAR review chalked off Callum Wilson's late leveller.

Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges, struck the woodwork, had a ball cleared off the line, and pinned the Hammers back in their own half.

But none of it resulted in a goal until the hosts grew into the game, and it felt like Arsenal was not going to win.

The task was simple. Beat West Ham, and you have one strong arm on the trophy. 

Arsenal did all they could; West Ham was resolute for most of the game until Leandro Trossard fired in what proved to be the winner.

In the midst of all that, there was a VAR review that would go down as the most important moment of the season. 

West Ham had a stoppage-time corner kick; everyone went in hard, trying to get a touch of the ball. 

The ball ended in Arsenal's net, but replays show Pablo pegging back David Raya and Jean Clair Todibo tugging at the keeper's shirt.

Everyone is having their say, but the 1-0 win has ultimately handed Arsenal the advantage in the title race.

Leandro Trossard's goal and Chris Kavanagh's decision to chalk off West Ham's leveler would go down as that moment Arsenal won the title.

West Ham 0-1 Arsenal: Watch the full match highlights below

One step further.

Watch the highlights from our 1-0 victory at the London Stadium 📺 pic.twitter.com/J3J8p5P7YC

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 10, 2026

Where do we stand in the title race? 

Arsenal sits five points clear of Manchester City with two games to play for the Gunners. 

Manchester City will play their game in hand against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Should the Cityzens drop points on Wednesday, Arsenal can win the league next week Monday against Burnley.

How can Manchester City win the league this season? 

It's firmly in Arsenal's hands now. 

City needs Arsenal to drop points against Burnley or Palace, but Pep Guardiola's side must also win their remaining three games, scoring loads of goals along the way.

Jeremy Doku had handed Manchester City a lifeline in back-to-back games. 

The Belgian scored twice against Everton last week before inspiring City to a 3-0 win over Brentford at the weekend. 

All that will amount to nothing except Arsenal self-destructing in the final two games.

For West Ham, it's a tough pill to swallow. 

Nuno Espirito Santo was adamant that the supposed equalizer should have stood. 

West Ham now needs Tottenham to implode in the final games while the Hammers go on and win their remaining two games.

Arsenal's win means the relegation battle has now been narrowed down to Tottenham and West Ham. 

Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Nottingham Forest are all safe and can start focusing on something else with just two or three games left.

There's a lot to play for at both ends. 

There's also a conversation about who qualifies for Europe, with Brentford, Brighton, and Everton looking to battle Bournemouth for the sixth spot. 

Are we expecting more drama in the final games?