Referee John Brooks took a number of seconds to level to the penalty spot after Ballard and Konsa hit the bottom, however as soon as he did the VAR caught along with his determination.
Konsa was actually committing a foul, although Ballard did seem to have a maintain of the Arsenal man.
“This could by no means occur, it is not truthful, and I’m unhappy, very unhappy, in that sense,” stated Arteta, who was booked within the first half for repeatedly leaving his technical space.
“I am making it very clear publicly as a result of it is for the sport, it is not just for Arsenal, this can not occur at this degree.
“It isn’t acceptable, I’ve watched it 20 occasions and may’t consider why it was given.”
This season, Premier League referees have been instructed to clamp down on grappling at corners, one thing that grew to become a giant speaking level final time period.
“With the brand new legal guidelines attempting to eliminate the grappling, Konsa is throughout Ballard. You must be trying on the ball,” former England midfielder Karen Carney stated on TNT Sports activities.
“Ballard was holding Konsa’s arm however you run the danger,” added former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.
“They need to stamp down on it so there is no such thing as a level arguing about it.”
Nonetheless, Arteta was not alone in questioning the choice.
“It is completely not a penalty. He has received it fully incorrect, Konsa’s shoulder is pulled down by Ballard and he lands on high,” former Wales defender Ashley Williams stated on BBC Match of the Day.
“It is like an ideal toss in judo. It’s extremely intelligent by Ballard however by no means is it a penalty.”