Sunday afternoon in London was shaping up to be a frustrating one for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta—until Leandro Trossard stepped up to save the day. The Gunners edged past relegation-threatened West Ham United 1-0 at the London Stadium, but the match will be remembered for more than just the late winner.

Arsenal dominated possession but struggled to break down a resilient West Ham defense for much of the game. Arteta stuck with the same lineup that cruised past Fulham in Week 35, and for 83 minutes, it looked like the gamble might not pay off. Then, in a flash of brilliance, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard combined for a slick 1-2, freeing Trossard near the penalty spot. The 31-year-old Belgian fired through traffic to finally beat goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, sparking wild celebrations among the traveling Arsenal fans.

But the drama didn't end there. Deep into stoppage time, West Ham thought they had snatched a point when the ball found the back of the net. However, VAR intervened, disallowing the equalizer after a foul was called on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. It was a moment of sheer relief for Arteta, who watched his side escape with all three points.

The victory moves Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand. With just two matches left and six points still up for grabs, the Gunners are firmly in control of their title destiny. Arteta's reaction? We'll have his full thoughts from the Emirates Stadium as soon as he speaks.