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Guardiola admits he's 'never trusted' VAR

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he has "never trusted" VAR as Manchester City face an uphill battle to catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Catalan coach insists his players must take matters into their own hands rather than relying on a system he likens to a "flip of a coin" following more officiating drama involving the Gunners.

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Was huge Arsenal VAR call right? Controversial decision explained

The Premier League title race took a dramatic twist on Sunday when West Ham United had a last-gasp equaliser against Arsenal ruled out following a lengthy VAR review. With the Gunners chasing the trophy and the Hammers fighting relegation, PGMOL chief Howard Webb has explained the critical decision-making process that allowed Arsenal to secure a highly controversial but vital victory.

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Revealed: How Guardiola reacted to controversial VAR decision

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shifted focus entirely to his side's upcoming fixtures rather than dwelling on the controversial VAR decision that helped title rivals Arsenal secure a crucial victory against West Ham. With the title race intensifying, City face immense pressure to maintain their winning streak and overcome a five-point deficit as the season reaches its climax.

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MAJOR blow for Arsenal! White to miss Champions League final

Arsenal have been dealt a devastating injury blow as Ben White has reportedly been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender is also facing a race against time to be fit for England’s World Cup campaign this summer after suffering a serious knee injury during Sunday's victory over West Ham.

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Sneijder predicts Arsenal will suffer same fate as Inter in UCL final vs PSG

Wesley Sneijder has warned Arsenal that they could be on the receiving end of a heavy scoreline when they face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The former Inter Milan playmaker believes that unless the Gunners can maintain absolute defensive discipline, the French giants possess the firepower to replicate their ruthless 5-0 demolition of the Nerazzurri from last year.

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Arsenal's season-defining moments will deliver long-awaited EPL title

The history of football is littered with fateful moments that convince you a certain outcome is a foregone conclusion, and we can now add Arsenal's seismic victory over West Ham to that long list. The Gunners required a late goal and probably the most contentious Premier League VAR review of all time to battle past the relegation-threatened Hammers in a ridiculously dramatic conclusion to the London derby. Surely, SURELY it is going to be their year?!

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'Biggest moment in VAR history' - Huge call goes Arsenal's way vs West Ham

Gary Neville has referred to Sunday's 95th-minute VAR call that went Arsenal's way against West Ham as a historic turning point that could decide the title. "It's an earthquake, a tremor that lasts just a moment," Neville declared while commentating on the Hammers' 1-0 defeat at the London Stadium. For the Manchester United legend, it was clear: "This is the biggest moment in the history of VAR in the Premier League."

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Chelsea's Pedro picks 'inspired' Arsenal star as his toughest opponent

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has admitted his astonishment at the defensive prowess of Gabriel Magalhaes, naming the Arsenal centre-back as his toughest opponent this season. The Brazilian striker confessed that, despite facing elite defenders across Europe, the "inspired" form of his compatriot has posed the ultimate test to his attacking instincts.

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Arteta explains why he brought off Zubimendi after subbing him at West Ham

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a candid explanation for his tactical U-turn after substituting Martin Zubimendi just 39 minutes after bringing him on against West Ham. The Gunners boss admitted that the initial reshuffle following Ben White’s first-half injury disrupted the team’s rhythm, forcing him to make a ruthless decision to protect Arsenal's slender lead in the Premier League title race.

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'Real blow' - Bowen FUMES over West Ham's disallowed goal vs Arsenal

Jarrod Bowen has launched a scathing attack on officiating standards after West Ham United saw a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Arsenal chalked off by VAR. The Hammers captain was left incensed following a five-minute delay at the London Stadium, arguing that the decision to overturn the goal highlighted a problem with the consistency required in the Premier League’s most pivotal moments.

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Trossard delivers right on time as Arsenal survive HUGE title scare

Arsenal took a giant step towards the Premier League title as they secured an incredibly dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday, with Leandro Trossard scoring a late winner before the hosts had what they thought was a stoppage-time equaliser ruled out following a VAR check for the ages. It looked like Callum Wilson had struck a dagger to the Gunners’ title hopes when he fired home with seconds remaining but, after an agonisingly lengthy review, the goal was ruled out for a foul on David Raya - much to the disgust of the relegation-threatened Hammers.

Frequently asked questions

A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.

American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).

The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.

The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.

Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.

Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.

London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).

Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.

Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.