Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta fumes over penalty decisions in defeat to Inter Milan

Mikel Arteta was not happy with the refereeing. Pic: Fabrizio Carabelli/PA

A furious Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s defeat against Inter Milan as “very, very difficult to accept” – and said his side should have been awarded a penalty after Mikel Merino was “punched” in the head.

Arsenal fell behind on the stroke of half-time when Inter were awarded a contentious penalty after Merino was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area.