Arsenal edge West Ham as Raya shines and White worry
Arsenal great Ted Drake, 139 goals and a record seven in one top-flight game, was denied a Historic England blue plaque at his Southampton birthplace as family push for recognition.
Peter Schmeichel slams the VAR decision to disallow West Ham’s late goal for a foul on David Raya, alleging Arsenal use similar blocking at set-pieces. Arteta calls the call ‘very brave’ and consistent.
Beth Mead will depart Arsenal at the end of 2025/26 after 263 games and 86 goals, leaving as a WSL winner, two-time European champion and key in the 2025 Champions League triumph over Barcelona.
Wayne Rooney says VAR ‘did a really good job’ to rule out West Ham’s stoppage-time equaliser for a foul on David Raya as Arsenal won 1-0 to go five points clear at the top.
Ben White left West Ham in a protective boot, with Arteta saying it ‘doesn’t look good’. Physio Scout suspects an MCL issue, potentially 1-8+ weeks. Rice filled in at right-back as Zubimendi came on.
West Ham lament VAR after their late leveller vs Arsenal was ruled out for a foul on Raya, citing set-piece ‘blocking’ by the Gunners. Arsenal’s 1-0 win hurts West Ham’s survival hopes.
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 thanks to David Raya’s saves and Leandro Trossard’s deflected winner, with criticism of a midfielder likened to Xhaka’s old role.
David Raya says having ‘two number ones’ did not work, citing his Luton dip amid Ramsdale battle. Arsenal are linked with Roma full-back Wesley, valued around £52m, with Spurs and others keen.
Gilberto Silva weighs in on Arsenal’s set-piece dominance and whether that ‘controversial’ tactic will translate to the World Cup stage for club players.
Arsenal edge West Ham 1-0 via Trossard and a disallowed equaliser to go five points clear. It is their seventh 1-0 win, third straight clean sheet, and they are close to a first title since 2004.
PSG expect Achraf Hakimi to recover from a hamstring issue and likely be available for the Champions League final against Arsenal on 30 May, though final confirmation is pending.
Isaan Khan hails David Raya’s decisive saves, including a one-v-one stop vs West Ham, sealing his 18th clean sheet and a third straight Golden Glove, with Arteta praising a ‘magic’ moment.
