EPL: I’ve seen it 15 times – Arteta slams referee over penalty to Everton

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EPL: I’ve seen it 15 times – Arteta slams referee over penalty to Everton

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hit out at referee Darren England’s decision to award a penalty to Everton in their 1-1 draw on Saturday.

The Gunners’ fading title hopes took another dent after they dropped points at Goodison Park.

Leandro Trossard had given the visitors the lead, before Iliman Ndiaye put away a penalty after the restart.

England awarded the penalty after Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to bring down Jack Harrison inside the area.

The Video Assistant referee, VAR, Stuart Atwell opted not to overturn the on-field decision.

However, replays showed the contact from Lewis-Skelly appeared to be minimal, and Arteta voiced his frustration with the decision after the match.

The referee decides to give a penalty that changes the course of the game,” Arteta said.

“I’m here to give my opinion and, after seeing it 15 times, 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. That’s clear.”