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Arsenal Edge West Ham, Lead City for 83-Point Title

5/11/2026

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Summary

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Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium on May 10, 2026, with Leandro Trossard scoring in the 83rd minute.
VAR disallowed Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time equaliser after ruling Pablo fouled goalkeeper David Raya.
The win raised Arsenal to 79 points and a +42 goal difference, five points ahead of Manchester City’s 74 points and +40.
Opta projects Arsenal an 85 percent chance to finish with 83 points, versus City’s 80 points.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2026 win builds on a legacy of dominance that began with the 2003-04 “Invincibles” season—38 games unbeaten, 90 points and a 49-match league run. Since returning to the Emirates, the club has finished second three straight Premier League campaigns (2022-25) and reached the 2026 Champions League final, keeping pressure on rivals.

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Story summary

Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium on May 10, 2026, with Leandro Trossard scoring in the 83rd minute.
VAR disallowed Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time equaliser after ruling Pablo fouled goalkeeper David Raya.
The win raised Arsenal to 79 points and a +42 goal difference, five points ahead of Manchester City’s 74 points and +40.
Opta projects Arsenal an 85 percent chance to finish with 83 points, versus City’s 80 points.

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