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Mikel Arteta believes that the referee used 'common sense' in not awarding a penalty for the controversial Gabriel handball incident in Tuesday's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

In the second half of the quarter-final first leg tie, David Raya had played a goal-kick to Gabriel who then handled the ball, seemingly unaware that it was in play.

Referee Glenn Nyberg let the match continue while furious Bayern players complained.

Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel later accused Nyberg of admitting to letting the incident slide because it was a 'kid's mistake'.

Ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa, Arteta said: 'Yes, I did notice it, especially after when there was a certain reaction from them (Bayern players).