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Mikel Arteta furious with Sunderland 'judo roll' penalty vs Arsenal: 'No penalty in any game, any league'

Nicholas Mendola

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over a penalty decision in his team's 2-0 win against Sunderland, labeling the foul a 'judo roll.' Despite the controversy, goalkeeper David Raya's penalty save proved decisive in the match.

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The incident underscores the ongoing debate regarding officiating standards and the impact of VAR/penalty decisions on high-stakes professional football outcomes.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta saw his side produce plenty and let the spoils mostly go to waste on Saturday in a 2-0 win over Sunderland , making goalkeeper David Raya the hero of the day.

But he was left angry with the fact that Raya had to save a penalty in the first place, as Arteta felt Daniel Ballard used a 'judo roll' to win a penalty off Ezri Konsa as Arsenal were penalized for physical play in the box.

"I'm so upset — it's unacceptable at this level," Arteta said. "It can change a season, a championship. I watched it 10 times. It's a judo roll. It just cannot happen."

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