'Absolute penalty': Chris Sutton slams decision not to award Arsenal a spot kick after Alexandre Lacazette is wiped out during their 1-1 draw at Southampton on Sunday

  • Chris Sutton claims Arsenal should definitely have had a penalty on Sunday
  • Alexandre Lacazette appeared to be fouled during the 1-1 draw at Southampton
  • Lacazette was brought down inside the box after he had shot by Maya Yoshida
  • Referee Robert Madley waved play on, a decision that surprised Sutton 

BT Sport pundit Chris Sutton has slammed the decision not to award Arsenal a penalty during their 1-1 draw at Southampton on Sunday.

During the first half, Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette appeared to be wiped out by Maya Yoshida as he blazed a shot over the bar.

Referee Robert Madley waved play on but Sutton is adamant that Arsene Wenger's side should have been awarded a spot kick. 

Chris Sutton believes Arsenal should have been given a penalty at Southampton on Sunday

Chris Sutton believes Arsenal should have been given a penalty at Southampton on Sunday

'Absolute penalty, anywhere on the pitch that is a foul,' Sutton said during half-time.


'Lacazette has a shot and is completely wiped out afterwards.

'It has to be a penalty, it's a foul.'

Alexandre Lacazette appeared to be wiped out by Maya Yoshida after he struck a shot

Alexandre Lacazette appeared to be wiped out by Maya Yoshida after he struck a shot

The BT Sport pundit could not believe the decision by Robert Madley to wave play on

The BT Sport pundit could not believe the decision by Robert Madley to wave play on

Former Premier League referee and Sportsmail columnist Graham Poll thinks because no Arsenal player appealed it would be tough to award a penalty. 

'It’s a classic example of over analysis and trial by video replay,' said Poll.

'Lacazette gets his shot away and it’s sailing over the bar. Whilst he’s caught late and is fouled while the ball is still in play no Arsenal player appeals and no referee would give a penalty in such circumstances.

'However, it is a foul and so technically it is a penalty as contact happens before the ball goes out of play.'