Arsenal, West Ham and David Raya
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Referees’ chief Howard Webb says the controversial decision to disallow West Ham United’s equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was “categorically” the right call.
WEST HAM should have been given a penalty instead of having a dramatic goal disallowed against Arsenal, claim furious fans. The Hammers were beaten 1-0 by the Gunners on Sunday but the game was
A remarkable law change was floated by a former World Cup final referee during a global debate sparked by Callum Wilson’s disallowed goal for West Ham United.
Arsenal immediately protested, insisting there was a foul on Raya. They felt that West Ham striker Pablo had committed an infringement as he had his left arm across Raya's chest, which seemed to prevent the keeper from jumping cleanly for the ball. It also appeared that Raya's jersey was being pulled.
Arsenal are on the brink of their first league title in 22 years after benefiting from a late VAR call against West Ham.