Mikel Arteta criticized referee Anthony Taylor for a controversial penalty decision, stating, "I have never seen a decision like this in my career." He expressed disbelief at the decision and gathered input from his players, who also hadn't experienced something similar before. Arteta analyzed the incident and felt that the sequence of events, including Joao Pedro's contact with the ball before Saliba, warranted a different call. He felt the review process seemed rushed, indicating dissatisfaction with officiating standards.
In the aftermath of the match, Arteta pointed out that Arsenal is facing difficulties due to injuries and a busy fixture schedule, saying, "The run that we are on especially with all the situations, injuries and players that we are missing... We struggled to cope with the hectic schedule of nine matches in January." He lamented the fatigue his players felt, especially in the second half against Brighton, emphasizing the challenges his team faces in maintaining performance levels.
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