Mikel Arteta Is Shocked By The 1-0 Victory He made a grave comment in the Premier League.
The Gunners traveled to St. James’ Park with Tottenham Hotspur as one of the two clubs that had not lost in the 2023–24 Premier League season; however, their perfect record was ended in controversial fashion.
In the first half, which was full of contentious moments toward the end when Kai Havertz avoided a red card for a startling challenge on Sean Longstaff, there wasn’t much goalmouth activity for either team to brag about.
After Stuart Attwell found that Longstaff and three other Newcastle players were protesting too forcefully, Bruno Guimaraes was lucky to remain on the field despite seeming to elbow Jorginho in the head and kicking the ball backwards toward Havertz.
When it came to chances, the Gunners got the better of the first half. However, in the 63rd minute, Gordon scored a close-range goal after Joelinton knocked the ball down.
Furious Mikel Arteta called Newcastle United’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal and Anthony Gordon’s game-winning goal “an absolute disgrace” and said he “feels embarrassed” by the standard of Premier League referees.
“Because it isn’t a goal, at least not for numerous reasons; it isn’t a goal for multiple reasons. We put in so much work, there’s so much on the line, and competing at this level is really tough. It’s a complete shame, too.
Once more, I apologize for my embarrassment. Despite living in this nation for over 20 years, I cannot claim that our league is the greatest in the world. Excuse me.
“All you really need to do is view one image; if in question, you examine the other one. And alright, that’s fine if this is the purpose. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what they say to me.
It’s the result. Regardless of what they say, it’s too late. I want no part of being controlled by others. I feel unwell. That’s my sentiment. To be a part of this makes me sick.”
Prior to the match at St James’ Park, the Gunners lost captain Martin Odegaard to injury, although Arteta was reluctant to discuss the Norwegian’s vague worries in depth.
Arsenal, who are currently third in the Premier League standings, will try to get back when they play Sevilla on Wednesday at the Emirates in the Champions League.
In the last moments, Arsenal wasted numerous corners trying to break through the resilient Newcastle defense, but Gordon’s goal was tainted by controversy as the Stockley Park squad conducted three VAR checks.
Before Joelinton was spared penalty for what appeared to be a push on Gabriel Magalhaes as he nodded the ball down for Gordon, Joe Willock was judged to have done a good job of keeping Jacob Murphy’s errant attempt in play.
The former Everton player was behind Gabriel but in front of David Raya when the final offside check failed to prevent the score, reportedly because the officials did not have enough camera angles available.
In an unexpected press conference following the game, Arteta took aim at the PGMOL, saying that the quality of refereeing is not even close to what is needed for the highest division.
We need to discuss the outcome since it’s important to discuss how they make these objectives possible, and it’s fantastic. The Spaniard remarked, “I’m embarrassed.”
“It is a complete shame that this goal is permitted; I must now be the one to come here and attempt to protect the club and kindly beg for assistance.
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