Arsenal coach Arteta angry about player being hit in head during match against Inter.

In the intense Champions League match between Arsenal and Inter Milan, there was a moment that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The ball was flying towards the goal, but unfortunately, Arsenal's player, Mikel Arteta, failed to get a hold of it. Instead, he got a hold of the Arsenal man, Mikel Merino, in an unexpected way.

The incident left Arteta feeling furious as he believed that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty. According to him, Merino was "punched in the head" by Inter Milan's goalkeeper, Yann Sommer. This resulted in Arsenal losing the match 1-0, with Hakan Calhanoglu scoring a penalty for Inter just before half-time.

It all started when Inter launched a free kick into the box and Merino, who was in close proximity to the ball, was judged to have handled it with his arm. However, it seemed like there was no way for Merino to avoid it, given the speed of the ball. This decision angered Arsenal, especially since their own appeals for a penalty were turned away earlier in the game.

Interestingly, it was the same incident that had Arteta and his team fuming. Merino had jumped to meet a cross, but was caught by Sommer, who missed the ball and collided with the midfielder. Although there was a VAR check, play continued, much to Arteta's disbelief. He was convinced that it was a clear foul on his player.

In a post-match interview, Arteta expressed his frustration, stating that Arsenal had been "harshly done tonight". He believed that if the other team was given a penalty in a similar situation, then Arsenal should have also been awarded one. In his opinion, it was obvious that Sommer had punched Merino in the head and that should have been enough to give Arsenal a penalty.

Unfortunately, the match ended in a loss for Arsenal, their first in four games in Europe this season. This left them in 12th place in the league, which was not a favorable position for the team. However, they are determined to bounce back and their next challenge is a tough one – an away game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Despite the disappointment, Arsenal remains focused and determined to do better in their upcoming matches. As for Arteta, he will continue to analyze the game and strategize for the team's success. The fans can rest assured that they will continue to receive updates, news, and exclusive analysis from the team.

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