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Enzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ

Four days after having a penalty saved against Arsenal, Enzo Le Fée scored from 12 yards as Sunderland won 1-0 against AZ in their Europa League opener

The Guardian - UK

Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty

Matt Donohue is only human and made a mistake, but, in general, referees have started well this season

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal want explanation for Sunderland penalty after Pro Ref admit to Manchester derby error

Mikel Arteta branded the decision as ‘unacceptable’ after Ezri Konsa was penalised for an adjudged foul on Dan Ballard when the game was goalless

The Independent UK

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Arsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over penalty decision at Sunderland

Arsenal are seeking an explanation from Pro Ref over the penalty awarded to Sunderland that Mikel Arteta described as ‘unacceptable at this level’

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal demand VAR explanation over Sunderland penalty controversy

Gunners conceded what Mikel Arteta branded an ‘unacceptable’ penalty

Evening Standard

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Controversy rules the Manchester derby, Coventry are dunked on and Tottenham still can’t score a goal

The Guardian - UK

Arteta embraces perfect storm to play the victim in game of his own making

Refereeing is now an impossible job owing to the culture of micro-analysis the Arsenal manager has helped to create

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Premier League’s Explanation for Arsenal Penalty Will Not Calm Mikel Arteta’s Rage

The transcript between the match officials during Arsenal’s contentious trip to Sunderland has been released.

Sports Illustrated

Why Arsenal were awarded a penalty against them as Sunderland controversy explained

Arsenal defender was penalised for a tug at a corner

Evening Standard

Mikel Arteta fumes over Sunderland penalty in Arsenal win: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’

David Raya saved the spot-kick but Arteta was furious with the decision against Ezri Konsa

The Independent UK

How Bruno Guimaraes silenced Sunderland to help Arsenal continue perfect start

Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal: The former Newcastle midfielder scored a stunner as Arsenal made it four wins from four

The Independent UK

Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Sunderland: Two Heroes Bail Out Gunners in Two Decisive Minutes

The Gunners sit atop the Premier League standings with 12 out of 12 possible points.

Sports Illustrated

Sunderland vs. Arsenal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Black Cats are winless in this fixture since 2009.

Sports Illustrated

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Nicolas Jackson is ready to impress, Spurs are scrambled and the 199th Manchester derby takes place at Old Trafford

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Brentford 1-1 Sunderland: Bees held as Black Cats steal late point

Bees denied a second home victory of Premier League season

The Independent UK

Enzo Le Fee earns redemption as late penalty salvages Sunderland a draw at Brentford

Brentford 1-1 Sunderland: The midfielder righted the wrong of a missed spot-kick in west London at the start of the year

The Guardian - UK

Premier League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Arne Slot is fuming, Mikel Arteta’s big risk pays off and Josh Dasilva enjoys an emotional return for Brentford

The Independent UK

Regis Le Bris questions application of hair-pull rule after Dan Ballard sees red

Ballard was adjudged to have tugged the long braids of Tolu Arokodare in an aerial duel.

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The Independent UK

Dan Ballard sees red for hair-pull as Sunderland draw with Wolves

Ballard’s 24th-minute dismissal came when the visitors were leading 1-0.

The Guardian - UK

Italy and Northern Ireland target return to international football’s top table

Gli Azzurri start favourites in the World Cup playoff on Thursday but Michael O’Neill says his young team will show no fear

The Independent UK

Italy send home Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa ahead of crucial World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland

Federico Chiesa will play no part in Italy’s World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland on Thursday

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Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad: Michael O'Neill's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, with the nation still dreaming of a place at in North America

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland dealt World Cup blow as Premier League star is ruled out of play-offs

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The Independent UK

Dan Ballard ruled out of play-off in huge blow to Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream

Northern Ireland face Italy on Thursday in a pivotal World Cup play-off semi-final

The Independent UK

Dan Ballard included in Northern Ireland squad despite injury scare for pivotal World Cup play-offs

Northern Ireland take on Italy later this month hoping to go one step closer to reaching this summer’s World Cup finals

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