Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized the penalty awarded to Everton that led to a 1-1 draw, claiming the decision was unjust. The penalty, given after Myles Lewis-Skelly's challenge on Jack Harrison, was upheld by VAR, despite minimal contact. This result left Arsenal 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who could further extend their lead. As Arsenal prepares for an important Champions League match against Real Madrid, Arteta aims to motivate his team after the disappointing draw, while Everton celebrated their recovery from a slow start, moving up in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over the penalty awarded to Everton, insisting it changed the game's course and should not have been given.
Arteta asserted after reviewing the penalty decision, 'There is no way in my opinion that is a penalty because if it is then Jake O'Brien has to be out, and Everton have to play with 10 men.'
Everton manager David Moyes noted, 'We didn't start well but we showed a little bit more in the second half which got us back in the game.'
Arteta highlighted the importance of the upcoming Champions League match, stating, 'It's one of the most beautiful games you can play in football... so we're really looking forward to it.'
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