Our Premier League Awards are back, celebrating the weekend's standout moments—both brilliant and baffling. This week, all eyes are on Arsenal's dramatic VAR salvation and Jeremy Doku's rising star.
Moment of the Week
There's no contest here. The Premier League title race may have taken a decisive turn in the dying seconds at the London Stadium. With Arsenal clinging to a narrow lead, West Ham's Callum Wilson thought he'd snatched a stoppage-time equalizer—a goal that could have reshaped the entire season. But VAR had other ideas.
After a lengthy review, the goal was ruled out, sparking fury from West Ham and relief from the Gunners. Gary Neville called it "the biggest moment in VAR history." The controversy centered on a potential foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, though replays showed a chaotic penalty box with infringements from both sides. For Arsenal, it's a giant leap toward their first Premier League title since 2004—just two more wins stand between them and glory. For West Ham, the implications are equally huge, with Jarrod Bowen admitting the result makes their relegation fight "tough."
Honorable Mention
Amid the high-stakes drama, Brighton's celebrations against Wolves offered a touching reminder of what truly matters. Lewis Dunk and Yankuba Minteh paid tribute to Alfie Burrows, the young son of kitman Alex, who is recovering from brain tumor surgery. Our best wishes go to Alfie for a full recovery.
Player to Watch
Pep Guardiola believes Jeremy Doku has found an extra gear—and recent performances prove him right. The Manchester City winger broke the deadlock against Brentford with another stunning goal, his third in a week for the title-chasing side. Doku has always terrorized full-backs with his dribbling, but this newfound end product is a game-changer. He's now just the third player in Premier League history to achieve this feat, cementing his place as a key weapon in City's arsenal.
