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'The law says to use common sense!' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defends referee's decision to ignore Gabriel handball that left Bayern Munich incensed in Champions League quarter-final

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Gunners goalkeeper David Raya played a goal kick to Gabriel, who then handled the ball; seemingly unaware that play had started during the second half of a thrilling <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bukayo-saka-never-penalty-winners-losers-harry-kane-haunt-arsenal-champions-league-bayern-munich/blt6023024dcc53b7bd">Champions League quarter-final first leg clash</a>&nbsp;at the Emirates on Tuesday. Referee Glenn Nyberg did not penalise the centre-back despite the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gabriel-handball-ref-admitted-kid-mistake-thomas-tuchel-claims-official-didn-t-give-penalty-against-arsenal-because-champions-league-game-too-big/blt25ef212b904596f6#cscf4ce041a98cc4df" target="_blank">furious protestations of Bayern's players and manager Thomas Tuchel</a>. Ahead of Arsenal's home clash against Aston Villa on Sunday, Arteta has applauded the official's decision-making.

WHAT HAPPENED?

He told reporters on Friday: "Yes, I did notice it, especially after when there was a certain reaction from them (Bayern players). I think the referees used the law. The law says to use common sense and whether you take an advantage from that situation, which there isn't an advantage."

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

At that point in the match, Bayern were 2-1 up and a penalty could have put the tie beyond the reach of Arteta's men. However, Leandro Trossard scored shortly after that controversial incident and Arsenal head to Germany next week with all to play for, with the tie at 2-2. On such fine margins are games won and lost.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arsenal return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon where they host former manager Unai Emery and his Champions-League chasing Villa side. On Wednesday, they then take on Bayern for the second leg of their last eight Champions League tie.

WHAT NEXT?

'The law says to use common sense!' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defends referee's decision to ignore Gabriel handball that left Bayern Munich incensed in Champions League quarter-final | Goal.com Nigeria

Mikel Arteta says the referee used &quot;common sense&quot; in not awarding Bayern Munich a penalty when Gabriel handled the ball in their Champions League tie.

&apos;The law says to use common sense!&apos; - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defends referee&apos;s decision to ignore Gabriel handball that left Bayern Munich incensed in Champions League quarter-final

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