Furious Arteta slams Sunderland penalty call in Arsenal win

Mikel Arteta was left furious by Sunderland's penalty award, calling it unacceptable and warning such decisions can cost a Premier League title.

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What happened. Sunderland were awarded a 54th-minute penalty when Ezri Konsa was judged to have held Dan Ballard, a decision confirmed by VAR. David Raya saved Enzo Le Fee's spot kick and Arsenal went on to win 2-0.

• Arteta said the decision was 'not acceptable at this level' and could cost a title.
• Raya's save kept the game level before Bruno Guimaraes scored 121 seconds later.
• Bukayo Saka wrapped up the win with a late penalty.

“This is not acceptable at this level.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal claimed a fourth straight win, but Arteta's anger over the penalty decision dominated the aftermath.

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