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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voiced frustration over a penalty awarded to Sunderland, even as his side secured a 2-0 victory.

Sep 13, 2026, 11:03 AM · 1 min read · language: en

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized match officials after they awarded Sunderland a penalty during a Premier League fixture, despite his team going on to win the match 2-0, according to ESPN.

Arteta described the officiating decision as "unacceptable," ESPN reported, though the outcome of the match was not affected by the disputed call.

Details of the specific incident that led to the penalty award were not further elaborated in the report. Arsenal's result kept the team's winning margin intact despite the contentious decision.

ESPN did not provide additional comment from Sunderland's camp regarding the penalty award or Arteta's remarks.

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Arsenal's Arteta fumes at 'unacceptable' penalty call despite win — ESPN

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