Gary Neville: Arsenal’s Name Is On The Premier League Trophy After Late VAR Drama Against West Ham

Gary Neville has declared that Arsenal’s name is on the Premier League trophy following a dramatic and tense victory over West Ham at the London Stadium on May 10, 2026.

For more than 80 minutes, Arsenal were held in check by a determined West Ham side fighting to preserve their top-flight status. The deadlock was finally broken by Leandro Trossard, whose superb late strike gave the Gunners the lead and appeared to seal three vital points in the title race.

The drama was far from over, however. Deep into injury time, Callum Wilson thought he had earned West Ham a share of the spoils with what appeared to be an equaliser. The goal was subsequently disallowed by VAR, with officials ruling that a foul had been committed on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, preserving the win for the visitors.

Speaking on Sky Sports following the final whistle, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville described the result as a defining moment in Arsenal’s campaign. “This is one of those moments where Arsenal might think their name is on the trophy,” Neville said. “The drama… if Arsenal are going to go on and win a title, this is the half. This is the game that will go down in folklore.”

Neville went on to reference the specifics of the VAR ruling, adding: “The late goal, the late VAR decision from Stockley Park from Darren England, and Arsenal get over the line. It’s a monumental movement towards a first Premier League title for this great club in 22 years.”

Arsenal’s last Premier League title came in the 2003/04 season under Arsène Wenger, when the club went the entire league campaign unbeaten — a feat that earned that squad the enduring nickname “The Invincibles.” More than two decades on, Mikel Arteta‘s side are now positioned as genuine contenders to end that wait.

The result also carries significant implications for West Ham, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle. Their failure to claim a point from this fixture adds further pressure on the club as the season approaches its conclusion.

For Arsenal, the victory tightens their grip on the Premier League summit. With the title race entering its final stages, results of this nature — secured through resilience and late interventions — are often cited as the moments that define championship-winning seasons.