West Ham are reportedly preparing to contact PGMOL — the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, the body responsible for refereeing in English football — to seek clarification over the controversial VAR decision that ruled out their late equaliser against Arsenal.
The club are understood to be unhappy with both the decision itself and the length of the review process, which sparked widespread debate after Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time goal was overturned for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
According to Sky Sports News, West Ham want a more detailed explanation of why VAR intervened and how officials reached the conclusion that the goal should be disallowed. The Hammers are also believed to have concerns about consistency, especially regarding similar physical incidents in the penalty area that have previously gone unpunished.
Jarrod Bowen voiced that frustration after the match, saying:
“When you look at the screen for five minutes you’ll find something”.
“Do I think it’s the right decision? No. Where’s the consistency? As a fan you don’t want to celebrate a goal and then wait eight minutes and it’s taken off you”.
West Ham’s decision to approach PGMOL does not mean the result will change, but clubs often contact the refereeing body after controversial incidents to request audio, clarification, or a formal explanation regarding the interpretation of the laws.
The incident has become one of the biggest talking points of the Premier League weekend, with pundits, former players, and supporters divided over whether VAR made the correct call or overstepped by intervening after such a lengthy review.
