Arteta disputing Everton penalty in Arsenal's 1-1 draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration over a controversial penalty awarded to Everton during their 1-1 draw at Goodison Park, stating he believes it was 'not a penalty.' The foul was called after Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to bring down Jack Harrison, but Arteta argued that the contact was minimal and that the decision altered the game's outcome. He emphasized that Arsenal had controlled much of the match and criticized the officiating for allowing frequent stoppages. Everton manager David Moyes, on the other hand, did not comment on the penalty decision, focusing instead on his team's resilience to equalize. The match left Arsenal 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, complicating their title aspirations, as they prepare for an upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid. Arteta lamented missed chances that could have secured a win, stressing the need to improve moving forward.