Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has made headlines by declaring that VAR was "200%" correct to disallow West Ham United's goal against Arsenal—a rare moment of solidarity between rival managers in the Premier League.

The controversial incident occurred during Sunday's clash at the London Stadium, where West Ham thought they had taken the lead against the Gunners. However, after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was ruled out due to a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. The decision sparked heated debate across the football world, with many questioning whether the contact was significant enough to warrant the call.

Speaking after his own team's hard-fought draw against Leeds United on Monday night, De Zerbi didn't hold back when asked about the controversy. "I can't understand the polemic about yesterday's VAR decision," the Italian boss stated. "It was a foul—200%. Not 100%, 200%, if you want to speak about football."

The Spurs manager also hinted that the pressure from the previous day's high-stakes match may have affected the officiating in his own game. "I think the referees were not calm today," he added. "Maybe they suffer the pressure of yesterday, West Ham-Arsenal game."

It's worth noting that De Zerbi's comments come with a touch of self-interest. West Ham are direct relegation rivals for Tottenham, meaning a defeat for the Hammers actually benefits Spurs in their own battle to avoid the drop. Still, the manager's forceful defense of the VAR decision suggests he genuinely believes the call was correct.

For Tottenham, the focus now shifts to their own survival hopes. Monday's draw with Leeds was a missed opportunity—a win would have put them on the verge of Premier League safety. Instead, they now need at least four points from their final two matches to guarantee their top-flight status for another season.

As the season reaches its dramatic conclusion, one thing is clear: in the high-pressure world of Premier League football, even rival managers can find common ground—especially when VAR makes a call that helps everyone's cause.