Arsenal 'should have been awarded a penalty' as Mikel Arteta gets clarity after Hull win

Mikel Arteta has received some clarity over the offside law after Arsenal were denied a penalty in their win over Hull.

The German’s appeals was initially ignored and play was allowed to continue before a sudden halt was called to allow referee Farai Hallam to go to the monitor and review the replay.

“I don’t know, I haven’t watched it back,” the Arsenal manager said in his post-match press conference.

“I didn’t watch it back so I don’t have to lie to you guys. I was surprised, because when they sent the referee to the monitor the bench was telling me that it’s a clear penalty, it’s pulling.

“I know they decided not to because the starting position of Kai was offside, so I don’t know what the interpretation is. I’m sure they will make that clear to understand it.”

Farai Hallam explains the decision to Kai Havertz

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Former Premier League referee chief Keith Hackett has attempted to clear up the situation by posting on X, formerly Twitter: “The Offside Law is clear and a penalty kick should have been awarded.”

That result, coupled with Manchester City’s loss to Nottingham Forest, means the Gunners have a six-point lead at the Premier League summit.