The roar inside the London Stadium on Sunday was cut short when West Ham thought they had scored against Arsenal, only for the goal to be chalked off. In the latest edition of Match Officials Mic’d Up, Howard Webb sat down with Michael Owen to unpack the decision — and the wider philosophy behind it.
Webb explained that the disallowed strike wasn’t about denying drama, but about applying the laws of the game. He reminded fans that “not every contact is a foul.” It’s a line that cuts to the heart of refereeing: the balance between letting the game breathe and stepping in when the rules demand it.
For West Ham, frustration lingers. For Arsenal, relief and another step towards lifting the Premier League title.
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