Mikel Arteta furious with ‘scandalous’ penalty decisions in Newcastle draw

Arteta bemoaned two 'scandalous' penalty decisions after leaders Arsenal missed the chance to move 10 points clear following a frustrating goalless draw with Newcastle

FURIOUS: Mikel Arteta felt Arsenal should have had two penalties. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Mikel Arteta bemoaned two “scandalous” penalty decisions after Premier League leaders Arsenal missed the chance to move 10 points clear following a frustrating goalless draw with Newcastle.

The Gunners dominated proceedings at a sold-out Emirates Stadium but were unable to break down the division’s stingiest defence as they dropped points at home for the first time this season.