What a Sunday of Premier League football we witnessed yesterday, May 10, 2026! While other games delivered goals and excitement, all eyes were firmly fixed on the London Stadium where league leaders Arsenal faced a hungry, relegation-threatened West Ham side in a blockbuster match week 36 clash.
In the end, it was a classic “title-winning performance” — not always pretty, but full of resilience, late drama, and pure character.
The Big One: West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
From the opening whistle, you could feel the tension. West Ham, fighting for survival, threw everything at Arsenal. They pressed high, won duels, and made life extremely uncomfortable for the Gunners. Arsenal dominated possession but struggled to break down a stubborn Hammers defence for long periods.
Leandro Trossard had been a menace all game, hitting the woodwork twice in the first half. The Belgian international was simply unstoppable on the day.
Then came the moment Arsenal fans had been waiting for. In the 83rd minute, Martin Ødegaard produced a moment of magic with a perfectly weighted pass, and Leandro Trossard slotted it home coolly. The Arsenal bench erupted. The away end went wild. You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief mixed with pure joy across North London.
But the drama wasn’t over. Deep into stoppage time, West Ham thought they’d snatched a dramatic equaliser from a corner. The stadium erupted… only for VAR to rule it out for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya. Heartbreak for the Hammers, massive relief for Arsenal.
Final score: West Ham 0-1 Arsenal. A hard-fought, gritty victory that keeps Arsenal firmly in the driving seat for their first Premier League title in over 20 years.
This win takes them another huge step closer to glory. The character shown to grind out this result against a physical, motivated West Ham side speaks volumes about this team’s mentality.
Quick Roundup of Yesterday’s Other Premier League Games
The rest of Sunday’s fixtures were full of goals and sharing of points:
- Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa: A thrilling relegation six-pointer saw both sides take a point in an entertaining draw.
- Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton: Another high-scoring stalemate with plenty of attacking play from both teams.
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle: Forest fought back late to earn a valuable point against a strong Newcastle side.
These results kept the relegation battle tight and the European race interesting, but the headline story remains Arsenal’s crucial victory.
What This Means for the Title Race
Arsenal are now in pole position. With just a few games remaining, every point feels like gold. The players showed they can win ugly when needed — exactly what champions do.
Huge credit to West Ham for making it such a difficult afternoon. They fought bravely and will feel hard done by with the late VAR decision, but Arsenal’s quality eventually shone through.
What a performance. What a result. What a step towards history.
Were you watching yesterday? How loud did you scream when Trossard scored? Do you think this is finally Arsenal’s year?
Drop your thoughts, celebrations, or frustrations in the comments below — let’s talk about it!
Come on you Gunners! The Premier League trophy is getting closer.
SOURCE: ESPN
