Arsenal boss Arteta on Everton's penalty as Kiwior impresses prior to Real Madrid

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking after Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Everton




Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking after the Gunners 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime. 

Leandro Trossard put the North Londoners ahead, prior to Illiman Ndiaye’s contentious second half penalty ensuring a point apeice for the teams in what was the Gunners last ever match at Goodison before the Toffees move to their new stadium at Bramley Dock next season. 

Read on to find out what Arteta said after the match. 

Penalty or no penalty

That is the main talking point again for Arsenal, a refereeing decision. Darren England had, for most, an absolute nightmare this afternoon.

On the penalty

The referee decides to give a penalty.

I've seen it 15 times and I cannot see...

On the rotation

Everybody has to be important, has to fill in.

Not for what was happening on Tuesday, but what happened in training they deserved to start the game.

[Bukayo] is in a much better place. He has played 49 minutes today. He's in a much better place.

On filling in for injured Gabriel at centre-back

We have alternatives there. Today we have players who have not played together. Let them have the minutes, have the understanding and we will assess who is the best combination for the game.

On his last game at Goodison

Well, I mean the Premier League has got a reputation all over the world for places like Goodison Park. I understand this is evolution of a football club.


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