Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Nicolas Pepe "let the team down" with an "unacceptable" red card during their 0-0 draw at Leeds United.

Pepe was dismissed for a headbutt on Leeds' Ezgjan Alioski after video assistant referee consultation.

He will now miss Arsenal's next three Premier League games - against Wolves, Tottenham and Burnley.

"It is unacceptable. Unacceptable. At this level you cannot do it," he said.

"It is a point. I am never happy with a draw but considering the circumstances it is one we take and move on."

Pepe's sending off came six minutes into the second half, with Leeds hitting the woodwork three times following the Ivory Coast forward's dismissal.

Asked whether Pepe should apologize, Arteta said: "That depends on the player. It is unacceptable. I will deal with the player.

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