Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heavily criticized the decisions against his team following their defeat to Newcastle, branding them as unacceptable and a disgrace. The Football Association (FA) charged Arteta for his outburst, suggesting his comments were insulting towards match officials, detrimental to the game, and brought it into disrepute.
Arteta’s statement, where he described the decision not to disallow Anthony Gordon’s goal as embarrassing and a disgrace, led to the FA considering potential misconduct charges. Arsenal supported Arteta, who might face consequences such as a fine or a touchline ban. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara criticized Arteta, suggesting that his remarks were unjustified given the decision was deemed correct by VAR and PGMOL, even though it took some time for confirmation.
Arteta’s frustration and comments post-match indicated his discontent with the decisions made by officials. His strong words conveyed his belief that such decisions were a significant factor in Arsenal’s loss and led to an overwhelming backlash. However, his strong criticism of the referees and the system drew condemnation, with suggestions that he may deserve a ban for his remarks.