Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the referee's final-minute decision in Sunday's 1-0 victory over West Ham as "courageous." Although West Ham found the net in the 96th minute, the VAR system identified a foul on David Raya, leading to the goal being disallowed. This is reported by Goal.com .
Mikel Arteta believes the referee's decision was correct. According to him, the officials strictly followed the rules set for the season and reached the right conclusion in a complex situation. "It was a very courageous decision because the probability of making a mistake at such a critical moment was high," the Spanish manager said.
The only goal that decided the match was scored by Leandro Trossard. The Belgian forward found the net in the 83rd minute, securing a vital three points for Arsenal and ending his 26-game goal drought.
West Ham representatives were unhappy that the referee spent a long time at the monitor reviewing replays. However, Mikel Arteta defended the officiating team, emphasizing that the VAR system should exist precisely to ensure fairness in such controversial situations.
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