Is Mikel Arteta the new Sir Alex Ferguson? Jamie Carragher makes Man Utd comparison after Arsenal boss’s furious referee rant

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been compared to Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson following his explosive reaction to a refereeing decision during the Gunners' recent victory over Sunderland. Despite securing a 2-0 win, the Spaniard was left fuming over a penalty awarded against his side, leading Jamie Carragher to suggest Arteta is now operating from a position of ultimate authority in the Premier League.

The Gunners claimed a 2-0 victory at the Stadium of Light, but the match was overshadowed by a controversial first-half incident. With the game still goalless, referee Stuart Attwell awarded a penalty to Sunderland after Ezri Konsa was penalised for grappling with Dan Ballard inside the box.

VAR reviewed the corner-kick clash and upheld Attwell's on-field decision. Despite Arsenal eventually securing all three points, Arteta delivered a scathing post-match assessment of the officiating, branding the penalty call "unacceptable" .