West Ham 0-1 Arsenal Highlights, Premier League 2025-26: Trossard's Solitary Goal Keeps Gunners In Front In Title Race

Good evening, football lovers. We are building up to the start of the Premier League matchday 36 fixture between West Ham and Arsenal Watch this space for pre-match news and live updates.

Competition: Premier League 2025–26 (Matchday 36)

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Kick-off: 4:30 PM BST / 9:00 PM IST

Venue: London Stadium, Stratford

Referee: Craig Pawson

The West Ham vs Arsenal Premier League 2025-26 match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar mobile app and website. The live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network channels.

The equation for Arsenal’s Premier League title victory has reached its most critical phase as we enter the final weeks of the 2025-26 season. Currently, the math is straightforward but unforgiving: Arsenal sits at the top of the table with a two-point lead over Manchester City. Because Arsenal has played one game fewer than City (35 games to City’s 36), they effectively control their own destiny. If the Gunners win their remaining three matches—starting with today's clash against West Ham—they will reach 85 points, a total that Manchester City cannot mathematically overtake even if they win their final two fixtures.

However, the margin for error is razor-thin. If Arsenal were to lose today at the London Stadium and Manchester City wins their next match, the lead would evaporate, handing the advantage back to Pep Guardiola’s side due to their superior experience in late-season title races. For Arsenal to be crowned champions without relying on other results, their "Magic Number" is 7 points; two wins and a draw would put them at 83 points, while City can only reach a maximum of 80 points.

The final layer of the equation is the goal difference. Arsenal currently holds a slight edge of +1 over City in that department. Should the two teams finish level on points—which could happen if Arsenal draws twice and loses once while City wins out—the title would be decided by who scores more or concedes less in these final three matchweeks. For Mikel Arteta’s squad, the simplest path to ending their 22-year drought is to treat every remaining minute as a cup final, starting with a victory over the Hammers this evening.

The match is underway. Arsenal are in their away white kit and are attacking from left to right. West Ham are in their home brown and white kit and are building up from right to left. West Ham take the possession of the ball and build the first attack. Arsenal get a free kick in their own half. The stadium is buzzing.

ALMOST THE OPENER! Riccardo Calafiori nearly breaks the deadlock at the London Stadium after a surging run from deep.

The move was ignited by a silk-smooth pass from Leandro Trossard, who threaded the needle to find the Italian defender’s overlapping burst. Calafiori showed impressive pace to bolt into the box, but just as he prepared to pull the trigger, Konstantinos Mavropanos lunged across with a vital recovery challenge.

Under heavy pressure from the Greek international, Calafiori’s right-footed poke lacked the necessary dip, rising agonizingly over the crossbar. However, the Arsenal faithful's groans turned to applause as the referee pointed to the corner flag—replays confirming that Mavropanos got just enough of a touch to divert the ball onto its upward trajectory.

Riccardo Calafiori has just come agonizingly close to opening the scoring at the London Stadium. Following a beautifully fluid sequence of one-touch play from the Arsenal attack, the Italian fullback found himself with a pocket of space. Opting for a speculative effort from distance, Calafiori let fly with a powerful strike, but it lacked the clinical accuracy needed, sailing both wide and high of the top-left corner.

That attempt marks Arsenal’s seventh shot of the afternoon as they continue to lay siege to the Hammers' goal. While the Gunners are firmly in the driver’s seat, West Ham is hanging on by a thread and desperately needs to find a way to relieve the relentless pressure before the deadlock is broken.

CHAOS IN THE BOX! Arsenal come inches away from the opener as the London Stadium holds its breath during a frantic goalmouth scramble.

The danger began with Declan Rice, who whipped in a "devilish" free-kick from the left wing, curling it with pace into the heart of the penalty area. Riccardo Calafiori managed to get a subtle flick on the delivery, but Konstantinos Mavropanos showed incredible reflexes to react and block the initial goal-bound effort.

With the ball loose and bouncing dangerously just yards from the goal line, a sea of white shirts swarmed to poke it home. However, the West Ham defense somehow managed to hack the ball clear just a split-second before an Arsenal attacker could provide the finishing touch.

The physical intensity at the London Stadium has hit a boiling point as Konstantinos Mavropanos and Viktor Gyokeres engage in a heavyweight wrestling match for possession. It was a brilliant, bruising battle between the two, with the Greek defender eventually doing just enough to disrupt the Arsenal forward and force the Gunners into a rare retreat.

The pressure didn't stop there, however, as West Ham’s disciplined shape squeezed the space for Bukayo Saka out on the right flank. Harried by defenders and running out of room, the Arsenal winger was forced to carry the ball over the byline, resulting in a goal kick and a much-needed moment of relief for the Hammers.

SO CLOSE FOR THE HAMMERS!

The London Stadium nearly erupted as West Ham carved out their best opening of the match. The move was sparked by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who showcased his offensive improvement with a beautifully flighted cross from the right wing.

Valentín Castellanos showed incredible bravery and anticipation, flinging himself into a spectacular diving header that looked destined for the back of the net. However, David Raya proved exactly why he’s a frontrunner for the Golden Glove; the Arsenal keeper produced a moment of pure athletic brilliance, sprawling to his right to tip the ball away and keep the Gunners level.

A breathless first half at the London Stadium ends with West Ham and Arsenal locked in a tactical stalemate, despite a relentless offensive barrage from the visitors.

The Gunners exploded out of the blocks, suffocating the Hammers with nine shots in a dominant opening 22-minute spell. The clearest opportunity arrived just nine minutes in; Leandro Trossard met a corner with a goal-bound header that seemed destined for the net, only for Mads Hermansen to produce a miraculous goal-line claw. Trossard was first to the rebound, but his follow-up header rattled the woodwork, leaving the Arsenal faithful in disbelief.

Arsenal continued to knock on the door, primarily through the "devilish" set-piece deliveries of Declan Rice. In the 22nd minute, another wicked Rice free-kick found Riccardo Calafiori, whose clever flicked header was somehow thwarted by a desperate, last-ditch intervention from Konstantinos Mavropanos.

While Arsenal controlled the lion's share of possession in a gritty midfield scrap, West Ham nearly delivered a sucker punch just before the interval. A fluid counter-attack saw Aaron Wan-Bissaka whip a tantalizing cross from the right to the back post. Valentín Castellanos connected with a spectacular diving header, but David Raya showed elite reflexes to scramble across and tip the ball around the post.

Mikel Arteta has turned to his bench during the interval to navigate a defensive crisis following the first-half injury to Ben White. The tactical reshuffle is bold and multifaceted, designed to maintain Arsenal’s attacking fluidity while shoring up a makeshift backline.

Riccardo Calafiori, who was a constant threat in the first 45 minutes, has been replaced by the January arrival Cristhian Mosquera. This introduction allows the Gunners to keep Declan Rice in his influential midfield role rather than dropping him into the defense. In a further tweak, the versatile Myles Lewis-Skelly has been deployed at left-back, a position where he has flourished for both club and country this season.

The Gunners’ intricate movement nearly unlocked the Hammers’ defense on the edge of the area. Declan Rice showcased his tactical intelligence with a piercing off-ball run that dragged several West Ham jerseys out of position, opening a rare pocket of space for Bukayo Saka.

With the defense momentarily scrambled, the England international looked to capitalize. However, under heavy pressure from the recovering West Ham "bodies," Saka’s snap-shot lacked his usual composure, leaning back and sending the effort high into the stands.

The London Stadium is reaching a fever pitch as Arsenal continues to hammer at the door. Declan Rice delivered yet another "wicked" free-kick from the left wing, curling it into a congested penalty area where it dropped like a stone.

The ball sparked instant chaos, striking Pablo as he lay on the turf. Arsenal players immediately surrounded the referee with vocal claims for a handball, but the appeals were swiftly dismissed—the West Ham substitute was effectively "floor-bound" with nowhere to go.

Amidst the confusion, the ball was flicked goalward, but Konstantinos Mavropanos was once again perfectly positioned to make a vital block. Before a Gunners shirt could pounce on the loose ball, Jean-Clair Todibo reacted quickest to hack the ball clear and end the threat.

SO CLOSE FOR THE HAMMERS!

The London Stadium was nearly unglued as West Ham’s midfield maestro, Fernandes, sliced through the Arsenal defense. It was a sequence of pure footballing poetry; the Portuguese playmaker initiated a sharp, clinical "give-and-go" with Pablo, whose return ball was weighted to perfection.

Jinking into the box with a clever shimmy, Fernandes found himself one-on-one with the keeper. He had the goal at his mercy, but the angle was tight. A yard to either side and it’s the opener—instead, he fired it where David Raya could intervene. The Arsenal shot-stopper stood his ground brilliantly, producing a massive reaction save to bail out his defense and keep the title race alive.

The London Stadium has been silenced as Leandro Trossard delivers a moment that could define the entire Premier League season. It’s Arsenal 1, West Ham 0, and the Gunners are officially back on course for the trophy!

The breakthrough was manufactured by the sheer composure of Martin Ødegaard. The captain showed world-class poise inside a crowded West Ham penalty area, dancing between challenges and shielding the ball with expert precision until the perfect opening appeared. He threaded a clinical pass to Trossard, who didn't blink—the Belgian calmly slotted a first-time finish into the bottom-right corner, leaving the previously unbeatable Mads Hermansen with no chance.

The London Stadium was plunged into absolute bedlam as West Ham thought they had snatched a dramatic equalizer through Callum Wilson, only for technology to intervene and save Arsenal’s title hopes.

In a frantic goalmouth scramble, Wilson bundled the ball home, sending the home support into raptures. However, the celebrations were cut short as the VAR officials flagged a potential infringement on David Raya. Upon review, it was determined that Pablo had impeded the Arsenal goalkeeper, leading with an arm across Raya's chest and preventing him from effectively challenging for the ball.

The Gunners are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown in over two decades after a grueling 1-0 victory at the London Stadium. It was a performance defined by persistence, elite goalkeeping, and the narrowest of VAR margins.

Despite an early onslaught where Arsenal failed to capitalize on a flurry of chances, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 80th minute. Martin Odegaard, introduced from the bench, proved to be the catalyst. Following a sharp exchange with Declan Rice, the captain found Leandro Trossard in the heart of the area, and the Belgian made no mistake, coolly finding the bottom-right corner.

West Ham, fighting for their top-flight lives, responded with incredible heart. They looked certain to equalize in the 78th minute, but Fernandes fired straight at David Raya—the eventual Man of the Match. The real drama, however, was saved for the 95th minute. Callum Wilson appeared to have snatched a point from a chaotic corner, but after a trip to the monitor, referee Cavanagh ruled that Pablo’s arm had fouled Raya in the air.

Following the hard-fought 1-0 victory at the London Stadium, Arsenal has placed the Premier League destiny firmly in their own hands. By navigating the challenge of a resilient West Ham side, Mikel Arteta’s squad has moved three points clear at the summit of the table. With only two fixtures remaining in the 2025-26 campaign, the math is straightforward: six points from their final two matches will guarantee their first league title in twenty-two years, regardless of how their rivals perform in the closing stages.

The Gunners' path to glory begins with a home fixture at the Emirates against Burnley. After demonstrating immense tactical grit to overcome their 1.36 xG today, Arsenal will look to their captain, Martin Ødegaard, to dismantle a likely defensive setup from the visitors. Following that, the season concludes with a high-stakes London derby away at Crystal Palace. While the makeshift defense has performed admirably in the absence of Ben White—aided by the heroics of David Raya—maintaining that defensive concentration for another 180 minutes will be the final hurdle between this group and immortality.

Should Arsenal falter in either of these matches, the title race would then hinge on goal difference or the results of those chasing them. However, the psychological boost of surviving the late VAR drama against the Hammers cannot be overstated. With momentum on their side and the finish line in sight, the scenario is clear: win twice more, and the Premier League trophy finally returns to North London.