Premier League Respond as Arteta Rages Over Sunderland Penalty

The Premier League has issued a statement after Mikel Arteta refused to hold back over a controversial Sunderland penalty decision.

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What happened. The Premier League released a statement addressing a penalty decision given to Sunderland against Arsenal. Mikel Arteta reacted furiously after the match, refusing to hold back his criticism.

• The league responded publicly to the penalty controversy
• Arteta made his anger clear after the final whistle

The statement and Arteta's reaction keep the penalty decision at the centre of Premier League debate.

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