Mikel Arteta wasn’t happy with two controversial decisions in Arsenal’s defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday, insisting his side “100 per cent” deserved a penalty. The Gunners dominated the ball in the San Siro but couldn’t break down a stubborn Inter defence with Hakan Calhanoglu’s first-half penalty the difference between the teams.

Hakan Çalhanoglu's spot-kick in first-half stoppage-time settled a tight contest at Stadio San Siro and handed the Gunners a fresh setback in their Champions League campaign. Mikel Merino was adjudged to have handled in the box 17 minutes after being involved in an incident at the other end of the pitch in which he was clattered by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

A furious Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s defeat against Inter Milan as “very, very difficult to accept” – and said his side should have been awarded a penalty after Mikel Merino was “punched” in the head.