Mikel Arteta Calls Arsenal Loss ‘A Disgrace’ Following VAR Controversy – News18

Mikel Arteta branded Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle “a disgrace” after Anthony Gordon’s winner was controversially allowed to face by VAR.

Gordon handed Arsenal their first Premier League loss this time period when he slotted dwelling from shut-vary within the second half at St James’ Park.

But Arsenal have been incensed by the aim, claiming it ought to have been disallowed for Joelinton’s problem on Gabriel.

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Joelinton appeared to push Arsenal defender Gabriel within the again whereas the pair contested Joe Willock’s cross, with the ball operating for Gordon to web from just about on the aim line.

After a prolonged VAR examine, it was dominated there was no foul, whereas Arsenal’s enchantment that the ball went out of play earlier than Willock crossed it was additionally ignored, as have been claims that Gordon was offside.

“The result should not be what it is. Embarrassing what happened, how this goal stands, in the Premier League, this league we say is the best in the world,” Arteta stated.

“I’ve been 20 years in this country and now I feel ashamed. It’s a disgrace and there’s too much at stake here.”

Arsenal’s second loss this week was an enormous blow to their title bid, ending a dismal few days after they have been additionally knocked out of the League Cup by West Ham on Wednesday.

But the debatable method of the defeat left a bitter style for Arteta.

“We are trying to do incredible things and be at the highest level each week. We didn’t deserve to lose the match. We lost because of the clear and obvious decisions,” Arteta stated after Arsenal failed to attain for the primary time in all competitions this season.

“There’s so much at stake, we put so many hours. The margins are so small. It’s a disgrace. That’s how I feel and how everyone feels in that dressing room.

“You cannot imagine the amount of messages I got saying this cannot continue. I have to be here now to say it is not acceptable.”

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Arsenal at the moment are three factors behind leaders Manchester City after a consequence that would have main implications for his or her title hopes.

“I don’t know how to feel. I am wasting my time. We are wasting our time. I don’t want to be in the hands of people,” Arteta stated.

“It’s difficult enough to compete against this team. It cannot continue. There’s too much at stake. The consequences are too big.”

(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)