Jamie O’Hara has responded strongly to an Arsenal fan’s taunt directed at West Ham United during a live discussion on talkSPORT, following the Hammers’ victory at the Emirates Stadium.
David Moyes’ team secured their third consecutive Premier League win by defeating Arsenal 2-0 on December 28, with goals from Tomas Soucek and Konstantinos Mavropanos on either side of halftime.
However, the Hammers’ opening goal sparked controversy as the ball seemed to have crossed the touchline in the build-up. An Arsenal fan named Liam called talkSPORT to criticize “little West Ham,” suggesting a bias from the FA against the Gunners.
In response, O’Hara pushed back, disputing the characterization of West Ham as “little” and addressing the contentious goal, stating, “the goal last night for West Ham, the ball was out.”
Liam echoed the sentiment, claiming that the ball had indeed gone out and expressed a feeling of bias against Arsenal by the FA, particularly in relation to VAR decisions.
O’Hara then quipped, “Liam, can you hear this? That’s Arsenal tears this morning.”
The debate about whether the ball crossed the line at the Emirates remains open, as the broadcast angles made it difficult to definitively determine the situation. Such controversial calls, however, tend to balance out over the course of the season, with instances where decisions favor one team being offset by decisions against them.
While the Arsenal fan may have intended to provoke with the “little West Ham” remark, West Ham continues to demonstrate their considerable strength in the Premier League this season. Notably, victories over Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea highlight the Hammers’ status as formidable contenders, positioning them to compete for European football once more.
Moyes’ side’s consistent performance against top teams signifies their emergence among the Premier League’s elite, rendering them formidable opponents for any side.
