Arsenal plans to discuss penalty awarded to Sunderland after match
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Arsenal will contact Howard Webb and Pro Ref regarding a controversial penalty awarded to Sunderland during their match on September 12, which Arsenal won. The penalty, given for a foul by Ezri Konsa on Dan Ballard, has drawn criticism from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who described it as unfair. David Raya's save of the penalty and Bruno Guimaraes' quick goal helped Arsenal secure the win. Former referees and analysts have concurred with Arteta, stating that the penalty call was incorrect. Arsenal aims to seek clarification on the penalty decision.
- •Arsenal won their match against Sunderland on September 12.
- •A penalty was awarded to Sunderland for a controversial foul.
- •Mikel Arteta expressed dissatisfaction with the penalty decision.
- •David Raya saved the penalty, aiding Arsenal's victory.
- •Former officials agree that the penalty was incorrectly awarded.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal set for talks after refereeing mistake in Sunderland win
- 2:16 PMESPN Soccer — Source: Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over S'land pen.
- 12:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over ‘unacceptable’ penalty at Sunderland
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal want explanation over penalty awarded to Sunderland
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
- 11:31 AMBBC Sport — Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over penalty decision in Sunderland clash
"Club want explanation after spot-kick given against them They are likely to raise penalty not awarded at Aston Villa Arsenal are seeking an explanation from Pro Ref over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday that Mikel Arteta described as “unacceptable at this level”. It is understood the Premier League champions contacted Pro Ref on Monday to request a meeting after Ezri Konsa was penalised after an incident involving Dan Ballard at the Stadium of Light. David Raya made a brilliant save to deny Enzo Le Fée’s spot-kick before Arsenal went on to win 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bruno Guimarães. Continue reading...
"Arsenal will seek an explanation from Pro Ref for the penalty awarded against them in their Premier League win at Sunderland. Manager Mikel Arteta described referee John Brooks’ decision to penalize Ezri Konsa for an adjudged foul on Dan Ballard, with VAR not intervening, as “unacceptable”.
"Arsenal will contact Pro Ref, the body in charge of officiating in English football, over the decision to award Sunderland a penalty in Saturday's Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, a source has told ESPN.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:50 AMArsenal set for talks after refereeing mistake in Sunderland win
Arsenal seek clarity over Ezri Konsa penalty decision against SunderlandArsenal are set to contact Pro Ref after the penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa in Saturday’s win over Sunderland, according t...
- ESPN SoccerSep 14, 2026, 2:16 PMSource: Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over S'land pen.
Arsenal will contact Pro Ref, the body in charge of officiating in English football, over the decision to award Sunderland a penalty in Saturday's Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, a source has told ESPN.
- The Guardian SportSep 14, 2026, 12:46 PMArsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over ‘unacceptable’ penalty at Sunderland
Club want explanation after spot-kick given against them They are likely to raise penalty not awarded at Aston Villa Arsenal are seeking an explanation from Pro Ref over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday that Mikel Arteta described as “unacceptable at this level”. It is understood the Premier League champions contacted Pro Ref on Monday to request a meeting after Ezri Konsa was penalised after an incident involving Dan Ballard at the Stadium of Light. David Raya made a brilliant save to deny Enzo Le Fée’s spot-kick before Arsenal went on to win 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bruno Guimarães. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:33 PMArsenal want explanation over penalty awarded to Sunderland
Arsenal will seek an explanation from Pro Ref for the penalty awarded against them in their Premier League win at Sunderland. Manager Mikel Arteta described referee John Brooks’ decision to penalize Ezri Konsa for an adjudged foul on Dan Ballard, with VAR not intervening, as “unacceptable”.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:31 AMArsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.
- BBC SportSep 14, 2026, 11:31 AMArsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:20 AMArsenal to contact Pro Ref over penalty decision in Sunderland clash
Arsenal are set to contact Howard Webb and Pro Ref today over the penalty awarded to Sunderland on Saturday, despite the Gunners going on to win the match.Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty ImagesHenry Win...
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