Furious Arteta Rages Over 'Unacceptable' Sunderland Penalty Call Mikel Arteta's furious reaction to the awarding of a penalty to Sunderland during Arsenal's 2 0 win at the Stadium of Light was not just a display of sportsmanship, but also highlighted the deeply ingrained issues within the refereeing system.
The incident involved Ezri Konsa being judged to have held Dan Ballard, leading to the spot kick that was subsequently saved by David Raya.
The Premier League Match Centre's statement and the VAR interaction between referee John Brooks and the video assistant underscored the complexity of these situations.