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Ex-referee questions Mikel Arteta's role in Arsenal goal vs Watford amid fourth official mistake

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has scrutinised Mikel Arteta’s role in Arsenal’s third goal against Watford on Sunday, claiming the fourth official could have done more to prevent the Spaniard’s involvement.

The Gunners' manager stepped outside his technical area to receive the ball on the touchline, quickly passing it to Bukayo Saka for a quick throw-in.

The England international did just that, sparking a counterattack that found its way to Gabriel Martinelli, who blasted his shot past a helpless Ben Foster in the Hornets’ net.

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