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The VAR Review: Merino penalty drama; Mings handball error

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Manager Mikel Arteta was furious at two refereeing decisions after Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Internazionale in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The Gunners were denied a penalty as Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer connected with the head of Mikel Merino, only for Merino to concede a spot kick for a handball shortly afterward.

"I don't understand [the handball decision]," Arteta said. "There is no danger at all. You cannot react because the ball is very close. But OK.