Arteta rejects PGMOL apology, demands three points from Brentford game

Mikel Arteta has rejected an apology from the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) over a controversial goal against Brentford.

Despite the admittance of an error, Arteta showed his frustration in his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's seismic top-of-the-table match against Manchester City on Wednesday night.

"We ended the game with huge anger because that wasn't a human error. That was a big not understanding your job, and that's not acceptable. I'm sorry. That costs Arsenal two points."

When asked whether he was satisfied with the PGMOL's apology, Arteta made it clear that an expression of regret, in his eyes, was not enough: "I will only be satisfied [with the apology] if they give me the two points back, which is not going to be the case."

The Gunners drew 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium against Thomas Frank's side after Ivan Toney's equaliser was given despite Christian Norgaard being offside in the build-up to the goal.