Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that he is collecting video footage of rival Premier League managers repeatedly stepping outside their technical areas without receiving yellow cards.
Arteta made the revelation after Arsenal’s 2–0 victory over Everton on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when referee Tony Harrington booked him for leaving his designated area.
The Spaniard questioned the consistency of refereeing decisions, claiming some managers had repeatedly crossed the touchline without punishment. He joked that he had accumulated a large collection of video clips to support his argument.
“I’m going to put sensors there,” Arteta said, suggesting that technology could help monitor managers’ movements along the touchline.
The Arsenal boss has now received two yellow cards this season and faces a one-match touchline ban if he receives another.
Despite the controversy, Arsenal secured an important victory over Everton, moving level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Arteta’s comments have reignited debate over the consistency of officiating and whether managers across the league are being treated equally.