Mikel Arteta has come under scrutiny after his behavior during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League.
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Despite Arsenal dominating the second half, they were unable to find an equalizer, and a controversial penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu proved decisive.
Arteta’s frustrations with his team’s performance boiled over when he left his technical area to retrieve the ball for a quick throw-in, despite it not having fully gone out of play.
Inter’s Matteo Darmian was visibly annoyed, and Arteta was cautioned by the referee for his actions. This is not the first time Arteta’s touchline conduct has sparked controversy, and fans have voiced their anger, calling for stricter penalties.
Some suggested he should have received a red card for stepping onto the field, while others humorously suggested a shock collar to prevent him from leaving his designated area.
As Arteta looks ahead to Sunday’s crucial match against Chelsea, he will be hoping for a more composed performance from his side. Despite the loss, Arteta expressed pride in his team’s efforts in Milan, though he acknowledged their disappointment at not securing a result.