Guimaraes finally delivers, and Arsenal go four from four
SUNDERLAND, Sept 13 — Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Pre...
Sunderland faced Arsenal in a Premier League match on September 13 at the Stadium of Light. Mikel Arteta believed a controversial penalty decision could have cost his team the title, despite Arsenal's 2-0 victory. Early in the second half, Ezri Konsa was penalized for wrestling Dan Ballard to the ground inside the Arsenal box. Arteta was furious with the decision, as footage showed Ballard also pulling Konsa down.
The missed penalty didn't impact Arsenal's win, as Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick was saved by David Raya, giving Bruno Guimaraes his first goal for the club. Bruno's strike, along with Bukayo Saka's penalty in stoppage time, secured the victory for Arsenal. The result left Arteta frustrated with the officials' decisions, emphasizing how such errors can impact the season and challenge for the championship.
Guimaraes, a £75 million signing, made an immediate impact, scoring the opener and assisting Saka's penalty. Arteta praised the Brazilian's performance, highlighting the special circumstances of the game for him. The win extended Arsenal's unbeaten streak to four Premier League games, putting them three points ahead at the top of the table.
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