Arsenal say they will contact refereeing body Pro Ref after a penalty decision in their 1-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Mikel Arteta describes the spot-kick awarded against Ezri Konsa as “unacceptable at this level,” after Konsa was penalised for an incident involving Dan Ballard during the goalless period.
Reports say Arsenal have requested a meeting or explanation from Pro Ref. The Athletic and BBC Sport say Arsenal are raising the matter with Pro Ref following the decision, while the Guardian adds that Arsenal plan to press for clarity over why the penalty was awarded. The Independent notes Pro Ref has recently acknowledged an officiating error connected to an earlier Manchester derby, placing the Sunderland incident in a wider context of scrutiny over refereeing decisions.
Arsenal’s match outcome is also consistent across the coverage: Enzo Le Fée takes the penalty and David Raya makes the save, and Arsenal later secure the win through Bruno Guimarães.
