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Possible penaltyESPN
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Arsenal were awarded a penalty after Yann Sommer hit Mikel Merino 's head in the 28th minute.
Goalkeeper Sommer made contact with Merino in an attempt to punch clear the ball.
Arsenal midfielder Arteta was shown a yellow card for interfering with play.
The decision was made by the VAR , Christian Dingert , but no penalty was given.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "These are the margins in this game".
Club Brugge were awarded a penalty in bizarre circumstances in the 50th minute.
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings thought play hadn't started yet and picked up the ball.
Referee Tobia Stieler pointed to the penalty spot, but took no disciplinary action against Mings .
VAR is not charged with intervening in such matters where the referee has obviously seen the incident but chosen not to show a red card.
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