Arsene Wenger was unhappy with the refereeing decisions that allowed a resurgent West Ham United to claw back a two-goal lead to draw with visitors Arsenal at Upton Park on Sunday.
After seeing his side concede twice in the closing 20 minutes, the Arsenal manager questioned both the free kick that led to the Hammers’ first goal and the penalty referee Chris Foy awarded against Alexandre Song after he brought down Carlton Cole.
The Gunners had been 2-0 up before half-time, as van Persie tucked home after Robert Green’s error and William Gallas headed a second from the Dutchman’s corner.
West Ham attacked well and had chances of their own in an entertaining contest, but looked to have missed their chance once Arsenal doubled their lead.
The Arsenal manager told Sky Sports: "It is disappointing because we had a good game and get away with the minimum.
"I believe we were a bit unlucky today with decisions and in their kind of circumstances West Ham did fight for their life and made it very difficult.
"I believe we had many disadvantages in the game but overall we played a good game and unfortunately we couldn't finish the third goal off.
"We had plenty of opportunities in the second half and in the end when the other team comes back to 2-1 and any little decision goes against you, you can pay for it," he added.
The result leaves Arsenal in third place in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Chelsea with a game in hand.
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