Arteta compared to Alex Ferguson over weekend outburst
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faced criticism for his post-match rant regarding a penalty decision against Sunderland. Journalists have compared his confrontational style to that of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Why it matters
The comparison highlights the pressure on high-profile managers to influence refereeing standards and the intense scrutiny of Premier League officiating.
Mikel Arteta was enraged that Sunderland were awarded a penalty when Arsenal faced the Black Cats at the weekend , even though the Gunners still won.
It was a tough game, as the home side were physical and made Arsenal uncomfortable for much of the match. However, the Gunners still managed to get the job done and secure an important victory.
As it seemed Arsenal were on top and close to opening the scoring, Sunderland were awarded a penalty. David Raya saved the spot-kick, and the Gunners immediately went to the other end to open the scoring through Bruno Guimaraes .
A late penalty from Bukayo Saka sealed a 2-0 win, but despite the victory, Arteta was not happy with the decision to award Sunderland a penalty. The Arsenal boss ranted at the end of the game, making his feelings about the decision clear.
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