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Arteta hails referee's late decision in Arsenal's narrow victory

Mikel Arteta praised the referee for disallowing West Ham's late goal, securing a 1-0 win for Arsenal in a crucial Premier League encounter.

  • Arsenal edged past West Ham 1-0 in a Premier League match
  • Mikel Arteta praised the referee for disallowing a late West Ham goal
  • The win sees Arsenal move up the Premier League table

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his gratitude to the referee for disallowing West Ham's late goal, which would have levelled the score at 1-1 in their Premier League match.

The Gunners secured a crucial 1-0 victory at the London Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal of the game in the 24th minute.

The result marked a significant win for Arsenal, who have been pushing to consolidate their position in the top half of the Premier League table.

Speaking after the match, Arteta praised the referee for making the correct decision in disallowing West Ham's late goal, which would have given them a lifeline.

'I think the referee made a great decision, it was a clear offside,' Arteta said. 'We had to suffer for 90 minutes, but it was a great result for us.'

Why this matters: The result sees Arsenal climb up the Premier League table, potentially putting them in contention for a top-four finish.

What this means for you: This story may affect fans, fixtures, club plans or broadcast schedules. Supporters should check official club and competition updates for the latest confirmed information.

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