Mikel Arteta bemoans ‘disappointing’ penalty decision as Arsenal held by Brighton

Joao Pedro equalised from the spot, having been felled by an unintentional headbutt from William Saliba.

Mikel Arteta did not feel Brighton should have had a penalty (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Mikel Arteta said “I’ve never seen a decision like this in my career” after Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge was dealt a blow by a debatable penalty award in a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Seagulls striker Joao Pedro equalised from the spot in the second half at the Amex Stadium, having been felled by an unintentional headbutt from William Saliba.