Arsenal dropped two factors away to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, and if Premier League leaders Liverpool conquer Manchester United on Sunday, it’s going to have severely broken the Gunners probabilities of catching up with the Merseysiders within the title race.
Arsenal took the lead on the Amex via younger Ethan Nwaneri within the sixteenth minute, however within the 61st, Joao Pedro transformed from the spot to grab some extent for the Seagulls, and the penalty given to the house facet has sparked a little bit of controversy.
Pedro and Arsenal defender William Saliba competed for the ball, each going for it with their heads. Pedro acquired to it and Saliba didn’t, after which their heads collided. Referee Anthony Taylor thought of it for a couple of seconds, after which blew the whistle, pointing to the spot.
Talking to the press after the sport, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta mentioned he had by no means seen a penalty like that, although it ought to be mentioned he believes Saliba did contact the ball. He additionally mentioned he didn’t even have time to make his thoughts up when the penalty name acquired confirmed within the VAR room.
Mikel Arteta says he has NEVER seen a penalty just like the one tonight given in his profession 😲
Watch his full press convention: https://t.co/NK8LuoXP2I pic.twitter.com/gT4QXauqrM
— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) January 4, 2025
