Trossard fires Arsenal closer to Premier League Title
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Leandro Trossard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated West Ham United 1-0 in a tense Premier League clash on Sunday to strengthen their title challenge.
Trossard found the breakthrough in the 83rd minute after connecting with a pass from Martin Odegaard at the London Stadium.
The Belgian forward had earlier gone close after seeing one effort saved and another strike hit the post.
The victory moves Arsenal five points clear of second-placed Manchester City , although City still have a game in hand in the title race.
West Ham thought they had rescued a point deep into stoppage time when Callum Wilson scored from close range.
However, the goal was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review determined that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya had been fouled in the build-up.
The decision proved decisive in a match that carried major implications at both ends of the table.
Arsenal maintained pressure in the title race with two league matches remaining, while West Ham’s relegation concerns deepened after the defeat.
The Hammers remain in the bottom three and are now one point behind Tottenham Hotspur FC, who have played one game fewer.
Arsenal controlled large spells of possession but struggled to break down a disciplined West Ham defence until Trossard’s late intervention.
West Ham threatened on the counterattack and nearly earned a dramatic equaliser before VAR intervened.Arsenal maintained pressure in the title race with two league matches remaining, while West Ham’s relegation concerns deepened after the defeat.
The Hammers remain in the bottom three and are now one point behind Tottenham Hotspur, who have played one game fewer with only two games to go.
Arsenal controlled large spells of possession but struggled to break down a disciplined West Ham defence until Trossard’s late intervention.
West Ham threatened on the counterattack and nearly earned a dramatic equaliser before VAR intervened.
