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Arteta Rages at Brooks After Sunderland Penalty Blunder

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Arteta Blasts Referee

Mikel Arteta blasted referee John Brooks for awarding Sunderland a penalty.
David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée’s spot-kick, keeping the match 0-0.
Bruno Guimarães scored Arsenal’s opening goal two minutes after the save.
Bukayo Saka scored a late penalty to seal Arsenal’s 2-0 victory.
Arteta received a booking and said the decision could alter the championship race.

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Arteta Warns Fatigue

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is nearing full fitness after training, Arteta said.
Midfielder Cristhian Mosquera stays sidelined with a muscular injury, though Arteta hopes for a quick return.
Defender Ben White limped after the Napoli win but Arteta confirmed he is fit for Sunderland.
Arteta warned fatigue may affect Arsenal as they play Chelsea, Napoli and Sunderland within days.

History

Historical Context

In the 1995-96 Premier League, Manchester United clinched the title by four points after a tight race with Newcastle and a decisive win over Arsenal in March. That season’s close margins and occasional officiating disputes set a precedent for later title battles, echoed today as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta protests a penalty decision.

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Arteta Blasts Referee

Mikel Arteta blasted referee John Brooks for awarding Sunderland a penalty.
David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée’s spot-kick, keeping the match 0-0.
Bruno Guimarães scored Arsenal’s opening goal two minutes after the save.
Bukayo Saka scored a late penalty to seal Arsenal’s 2-0 victory.
Arteta received a booking and said the decision could alter the championship race.

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