The Belgian star fouled Bernardo Silva before launching the ball away after the referee’s whistle – and was quickly shown a red by Michael Oliver. There was a sense of disbelief among Arsenal’s players as they protested the decision with their team-mate slow to leave the field.
Arteta was involved in his own conversation with the fourth official and pulled his jumper over his head, such was his frustration. The Spanish coach pulled his top halfway off in the pouring Manchester rain before attempting to plead his case
The Gunners boss was clearly far from happy with the decision but could do little but wave his arms by the dugout as he was left to reconsider his plans as late as the eighth minute of stoppage time. Arteta did manage to regain his composure, however.
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