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Referee Call Sparks Arsenal Debate | London News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
A fiery penalty controversy erupted in the Arsenal vs. Sunderland clash, sparking debate across football circles. Former referee Keith Hackett backed the call, calling it a clear holding foul by Ezri Konsa on Dan Ballard — despite David Raya’s save. Arsenal’s Arteta fiercely disagreed, branding it “unacceptable” and calling the play more of a “judo roll.” Former defender Ashley Williams flipped the script, suggesting Ballard may have been the one holding. The drama didn’t end there: Sunderland’s penalty led to an early Arsenal goal via Bruno Guimaraes, then a late winner from Bukayo Saka after Reinildo’s red card. As the season unfolds, consistency in refereeing decisions remains under intense scrutiny. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-arsenal-sunderland-penalty-34610477 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6c46fdec3509575 Report issues to [email protected].