In a dramatic Premier League clash at London Stadium, West Ham United thought they had snatched a late point against Arsenal—but VAR had the final say. Former Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has weighed in, calling the decision to disallow the goal "a clear foul."

With the clock ticking into stoppage time, Callum Wilson found the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations among the Hammers faithful. However, referee Chris Kavanagh was sent to the pitchside monitor by VAR and overturned his initial decision. The ruling? West Ham forward Pablo had fouled Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya as he attempted to gather a corner kick.

"It's a clear foul, I think," Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show. "You can clearly see his arm across Raya's face, and it impacted him getting to the ball. A lot of people say it probably should have stood, and because it's controversial, you'll have Manchester City fans saying one thing and Tottenham fans another. But when you strip it all back, it's the right decision."

The controversy came at a pivotal moment in the title race. Arsenal's victory pushed them five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, while West Ham remain in the relegation zone, just a point behind Tottenham. For Rooney, the call was a rare moment of clarity for VAR in a high-stakes match. "This is one time I actually think VAR did a really good job," he added. "It wasn't a hard decision—it was simple. You can't let the importance of the game cloud your judgment. It's a foul, plain and simple."

Whether you agree with the call or not, one thing is certain: in a season where every point matters, this controversy will be talked about for weeks to come.