Arsenal secured a tense 1-0 win over West Ham United in a London derby on Sunday, edging closer to the Premier League title. The victory extended the Gunners’ lead over second-place Manchester City to five points, though Arsenal have played one more match. League leaders Arsenal, led by Kai Havertz, can now dream of their first league championship since 2004, with only two games remaining.
Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute, firing a shot from 13 meters into the net. The decisive goal came after German international Havertz, who had come off the bench, cleverly jumped out of the ball’s trajectory inside the box, creating space for Trossard. In stoppage time, West Ham thought they had equalized through Callum Wilson (90+5), but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review ruled that Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was fouled in the buildup.
Manchester City face a crucial trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday (9 PM CET) in a rescheduled match, aiming to close the gap to two points. Arsenal’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain—who eliminated Bayern Munich—is set for May 30 in Budapest, where Mikel Arteta’s side will look to cap off a remarkable season.
