Neville calls decision to disallow Hammers' equaliser 'the biggest moment in VAR history'

Gary Neville has called the decision to disallow West Ham's 95th-minute equaliser in a 1-0 defeat to Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal the 'biggest moment in VAR history'.

Arsenal were leading 1-0 when Callum Wilson struck a last-gasp leveller, the ball clearly crossing the line despite Declan Rice's best efforts to keep it out. Referee Chris Kavanagh awarded the goal on field.

But the strike did not survive VAR review. Kavanagh was sent to the pitchside monitor by VAR official Darren England and after multiple replays and more than four minutes of stoppage, eventually ruled that there had been a foul on David Raya.

"It's the biggest moment in VAR history in the Premier League," said Neville, who agreed with the decision to disallow the goal. "Arsenal Football Club's first title in 22 years could rest on this.

"This is one of those moments where Arsenal might think their name is on the trophy...

"VAR Darren England is the FA Cup referee. He won't face a more pressurised moment than that at Wembley."

The denial of the goal has big ramifications at both ends of the Premier League. Arsenal's fate remains in their hands and they are now two wins away from clinching the league

Perhaps just as significant, though, is West Ham's predicament at the bottom.

Their 18th loss of the campaign has ensured the safety of both Nottingham Forest and Leeds, meaning their only hope of avoiding the drop now rests on Tottenham taking their place in the relegation zone.

Spurs face Leeds on Monday Night Football.

Speaking after the match, Roy Keane added: "The one thing you say when you go up, VAR are going to check everything, do not put your hands on the goalkeeper! Certainly don't leave it on for three or four seconds.

"There is all sorts going on but because the goalkeeper had such a big part to play, I think it is a foul."

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Nuno: Referees don't know what a foul is

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo speaking to Sky Sports:

"Due to the circumstances and the way it finished, we are all upset.

"Look, there is a referee and VAR, there is circumstances in the past that have been judged different. Let's not go further than that.

"Due to the recent seasons, it has been happening [similar incidents]. Even the referees don't know what is a foul and what is not a foul, it creates doubt.

"Let's look at the game overall. We made a very good match. Arsenal is a tough team. We lost the game."