Arsenal handed new penalty verdict for Everton incident that left Mikel Arteta unable to comment
In Arsenal’s recent 0-0 draw against Everton on December 14, 2024, a contentious incident occurred involving midfielder Thomas Partey. In the 90th minute, Partey was challenged inside Everton’s penalty area, leading to appeals for a penalty from Arsenal players and supporters. However, after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, no penalty was awarded.
Post-match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refrained from commenting on the incident, stating, “I haven’t seen it so I cannot comment.”
The match itself was marked by Arsenal’s dominance in possession and multiple scoring opportunities, all thwarted by Everton’s resolute defense and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s crucial saves. This stalemate resulted in Arsenal missing the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, leaving them third in the standings with 30 points from 16 games.
The penalty decision has sparked debate among fans and pundits, with some feeling that Arsenal were denied a legitimate scoring opportunity. Despite the controversy, the match concluded without goals, and Arsenal will need to refocus as they prepare for upcoming fixtures, including a League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
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