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Carragher: Arsenal VAR critics don't want Gunners to win title

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Jamie Carragher believes only people who don't want Arsenal to win the Premier League title have an issue with the VAR call that ruled out West Ham's equalizer. The decision, called the biggest in VAR history by Gary Neville, prevented West Ham from moving out of the relegation zone and kept Arsenal in control of the title race.

Carragher defended referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR official Darren England, arguing they reached the correct decision after reviewing multiple factors. The former Liverpool defender noted Arsenal's tendency to push boundaries on set-pieces but insisted David Raya's foul was legitimate regardless of club reputation.

The controversial decision means Arsenal maintained their lead over Manchester City with just two games remaining. Carragher emphasized that while Arsenal often test the limits of the rules, this particular foul involved clear physical contact that prevented the goalkeeper from making a save, warranting the call that has divided football opinion.