It was the most controversial moment in Arsenal’s 2–0 win over Sunderland yesterday. When Dan Ballard and Arsenal new signing Ezri Konsa both went down in the penalty area, the referee pointed to the spot. You can see the incident here in the highlights from the 47-second mark.
Ballard pulled the Arsenal star down with him, which is why Mikel Arteta vented his frustration after the final whistle. Although David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée’s shot, the wrong decision could also have put the Gunners behind at 0–0.
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“I’m absolutely furious, this is unacceptable at this level,” Arteta said bluntly. “This can decide an entire season or even…
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