Arteta blasts referee Pawson after narrow Foxes defeat
Arteta blasts referee Craig Pawson after 1-0 defeat against Leicester By Will Jennings MIKEL ARTETA fumed at referee Craig Pawson for disallowing Alexandre Lacazette’s early goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat against Leicester. The Gunners were floored by a late Foxes smash and grab as Jamie Vardy netted the decisive goal in the 80th minute at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal looked to have taken the lead after just three minutes but Lacazette’s header was ruled out for offside after it was adjudged Granit Xhaka had interfered with play in front of Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Arteta blasted Pawson for chalking off the Frenchman’s strike as the Gunners, who dominated possession throughout, went down to their third defeat of the Premier League season. Asked if he’d received an explanation from Pawson about the disallowed goal, the 38-year-old moaned: “No. I asked them and they didn't say anything. “I’m really disappointed. We had it in our hands in the first half and I don't k...