The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has ruled that the penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal earlier this month was incorrectly given — though the same panel determined the error did not meet the threshold required for a VAR intervention.
Referee John Brooks pointed to the spot in the 54th minute, adjudging Ezri Konsa to have held Dan Ballard inside the box. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya ultimately rendered the call moot, saving Enzo le Fee's spot-kick as the Gunners went on to win 2-0.
Arteta's anger after the final whistle
Despite the victory, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made his frustration clear in post-match interviews. He argued that the challenge amounted to gamesmanship, not a genuine foul.
