The Gunners struggled to a slim lead against relegation-threatened West Ham before a disallowed late equalizer.
FC Arsenal has taken a significant step towards their first English league title in 22 years. With substitute Kai Havertz entering the game, the Gunners eventually secured a late 1-0 (0-0) victory in a London derby against relegation candidates West Ham United. This win maintains the Premier League leaders’ five-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City.
Just five days after their Champions League semi-final win against Atletico Madrid, the favored side struggled to convert their dominance into goals. The Gunners lacked creativity and cutting edge against the Hammers, who are fighting to avoid relegation.
Leandro Trossard finally broke the deadlock late in the game (83′). In added time, Callum Wilson (90+5′) seemingly scored the equalizer, but the referee disallowed the goal after a VAR review, citing a foul on Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal started dominantly, but West Ham defended resolutely. Trossard was unlucky when his header struck the crossbar (9′). Shortly before halftime, the Hammers had their first real chance, but Raya saved Taty’s header (45′). Havertz, who had been nursing an injury, came on in the 67th minute.
On Saturday, Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brentford, featuring German international Kevin Schade. Jeremy Doku (60′), Erling Haaland (75′) with his 26th goal of the season, and former Frankfurt player Omar Marmoush (90+2′) secured the three points for the Cityzens. Pep Guardiola’s team still has a game in hand.
For West Ham, this defeat in the lower reaches of the table means they enter the relegation battle for the crucial 17th spot one point behind their rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham also has the advantage of a better goal difference (-9 compared to West Ham’s -20) and still has three games to play, while West Ham only has two remaining.
Due to West Ham’s misfortune, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have now definitively secured their Premier League status.
Premier League 2025/26: Standings and Remaining Fixtures
| FC Arsenal | Manchester City |
|---|---|
| 1st / 36 games / 79 points / +42 goal difference | 2nd / 35 games / 74 points / +40 goal difference |
| — | Crystal Palace (H) |
| Burnley (H) | AFC Bournemouth (A) |
| Crystal Palace (A) | Aston Villa (H) |
English Translation:
The Gunners scraped a narrow lead against relegation candidates West Ham before a disallowed late equalizer.
FC Arsenal has taken a significant step towards their first English league title in 22 years. With substitute Kai Havertz entering the game, the Gunners eventually secured a late 1-0 (0-0) victory in a London derby against relegation candidates West Ham United. This win maintains the Premier League leaders’ five-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City.
Just five days after their Champions League semi-final win, the favored side struggled to convert their dominance into goals against the Hammers, who are fighting to avoid relegation.
Leandro Trossard finally broke the deadlock late in the game (83′). In added time, Callum Wilson (90+5′) seemingly scored the equalizer, but the referee disallowed the goal after a VAR review, citing a foul on Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal started dominantly, but West Ham defended resolutely. Trossard was unlucky when his header struck the crossbar (9′). Shortly before halftime, the Hammers had their first real chance, but Raya saved Taty’s header (45′). Havertz, who had been nursing an injury, came on in the 67th minute.
On Saturday, Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brentford. Jeremy Doku (60′), Erling Haaland (75′) with his 26th goal of the season, and Omar Marmoush (90+2′) secured the three points for the Cityzens. Pep Guardiola’s team still has a game in hand.
For West Ham, this defeat means they enter the relegation battle for the crucial 17th spot one point behind their rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham also has the advantage of a better goal difference (-9 compared to West Ham’s -20) and still has three games to play, while West Ham only has two remaining.
Due to West Ham’s misfortune, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have now definitively secured their Premier League status.