Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger angry Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama was not sent off for 'elbow' on Theo Walcott

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Arsene Wenger claimed Victor Wanyama should have been sent off as honours ended even in a tight and tetchy North London derby.

Wanyama angered Arsenal with a series of forceful midfield challenges in the first-half including two in quick succession on Theo Walcott where he used his forearm.

The second of his clashes with Walcott, moments before the interval, sparked a confrontation of pushing and shoving between the rival players.

Spurs' Victor Wanyama (right) should have been sent off against Arsenal, says Arsene Wenger

Wanyama appeared to catch Arsenal winger Theo Walcott in the face with his forearm

The second of his clashes with Walcott (pictured) sparked a confrontation between players

'He was very lucky to stay on the pitch,' said Wenger. 'There were a few fouls, the elbow on Walcott for example. We have to cope with that.'

Wanyama was not even booked by referee Mark Clattenburg.

An own goal by Kevin Wimmer gave Arsenal a half-time lead but Harry Kane, back after 10 games out, scored the equaliser with a penalty, after a foul by Laurent Koscielny on Mousa Dembele, another decision disputed by the home team.

'The penalty was harsh,' said Wenger. 'From where I sit, it looked harsh. It didn't look a deliberate foul or that he was dangerous to score.

'Even speaking to some referees, you can give it or not give it. As Arsenal manager, I wouldn't have given it.

'The referee makes the decisions. Still, nobody stopped us from scoring a second goal.'

Wanyama was not even booked by referee Mark Clattenburg as helped Spurs to a 1-1 draw

Wenger was left frustrated and felt Wanyama was lucky to keep his place on the pitch