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Jamie Carragher likens Arsenal's Mikel Arteta to Sir Alex Ferguson after referee rant

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is turning into the Sir Alex Ferguson of the Premier League after the boss's recent criticism of a referee decision.

Jamie Carragher, the ex‑Liverpool defender turned pundit, remarked that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is "becoming the Sir Alex Ferguson of the Premier League now" following the manager’s outspoken criticism of a referee.

Arteta’s rant centred on a contentious penalty decision involving Sunderland, which he described as a clear error and publicly lambasted the official for the call.

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In response, Arsenal have indicated they will contact the Professional Referees' Association to formally raise concerns over the penalty ruling.

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Carragher’s comparison highlights the growing friction between top‑flight managers and match officials, signalling that Arsenal’s dispute could influence future referee‑manager dynamics and potentially affect how disciplinary matters are handled in the league.

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