Arsenal’s 1-0 win over West Ham was sealed after Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time equaliser was ruled out for Pablo’s foul on goalkeeper David Raya.
Referees’ chief Howard Webb backed the VAR decision, calling it “categorically a foul.”
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The ruling gave Arsenal a five‑point cushion at the top and left West Ham furious. Mikel Arteta praised officials’ “courage,” while Nuno Espirito Santo criticised “lack of consistency.”
Webb confirmed a consultation on grappling will follow the season, as holding and pushing in the box has become a growing issue.
