Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta launched a furious attack on the match officials after they awarded Sunderland a penalty during Arsenal's 2-0 victory, labelling the decision «unacceptable».

Despite the comfortable win, Arteta made clear that the controversial penalty call left him deeply frustrated, refusing to let the result paper over what he saw as a serious officiating failure.

Arsenal ultimately secured all three points with a 2-0 scoreline, but the concession of a contentious spot-kick cast a shadow over what should have been a straightforward afternoon for the north London club.

Arteta's willingness to speak out reflects a broader frustration at Arsenal with refereeing standards — a theme that has surfaced repeatedly as the club push for honours at the highest level. The manager showed no intention of softening his criticism simply because his side came away with the three points.