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'RIDICULOUS'

Arsene Wenger slams Watford penalty for Richarlison foul as ‘scandalous’ after Arsenal lose

Watford ace Troy Deeney converted from the spot to make it level, before Tom Cleverley scored the winner in stoppage time

ARSENE WENGER blasted Watford's penalty as scandalous after the Gunners fell to a controversial defeat at Vicarage Road.

Troy Deeney equalised from the spot against Arsenal after Richarlison went to the ground following a challenge from Hector Bellerin.

 Arsene Wenger insists that it was not a penalty
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Arsene Wenger insists that it was not a penaltyCredit: Rex Features
 Richarlison went down after the challenge from Hector Bellerin
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Richarlison went down after the challenge from Hector BellerinCredit: BT Sport

And furious Wenger voiced his disapproval of the decision during a post-match interview.

The French boss said: "We were unlucky. That penalty was a bit ridiculous.

"I think it's a scandalous decision.

"We got ourselves into many situations when we could have scored, but we did not take the chances.

 The Watford man hit the deck after a collision with Hector Bellerin
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The Watford man hit the deck after a collision with Hector BellerinCredit: BT Sport
 The penalty was awarded against Frenchman Bellerin
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The penalty was awarded against Frenchman BellerinCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"In the first half we played extremely well."

Arsenal looked set to secure the three points at Vicarage Road after Per Mertesacker opened the scoring with a powerful header.

However, Watford were given a lifeline when they were awarded a controversial penalty in the 71st minute.

 

 Troy Deeney converts from the spot to make it 1-1
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Troy Deeney converts from the spot to make it 1-1Credit: Reuters

The Brazilian appeared to go to ground incredibly easily following the challenge from Bellerin, and Wenger is outraged with the decision.

After the Watford victory, Troy Deeney added. "He [Bellerin] his long hair in the way, he can't see. It's a penalty."

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