Arsenal are closing ranks around Arteta

He Arsenal issued a statement Sunday in which he said he “unconditionally” supported his coach’s comments, Mikel Artetaafter this Saturday’s game lost against the Newcastle (1-0), “after unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors.”

So, the Gunner club said in the said statement: “The Premier League “This is the best league in the world, with the best players, coaches and fans, who all deserve better.”

“The PGMOL (body responsible for refereeing) urgently needs to address the level of refereeing and focus on actions that mobilize us all beyond retrospective analyses, attempts at explanations and apologies,” added Arsenal.

The club of Emirates supports “the continuing efforts of the Chief Justice, Howard Webb” and they hope to “work together to achieve the world-class officiating standards demanded by the league.”

Mikel Arteta assured this Saturday, after the controversial defeat against Newcastle with a purpose Anthony Gordonwhich was “an absolute disgrace,” said he felt “embarrassed to be a part of this show” and deemed it “unacceptable” to leave with “zero points and they have three.”

“I’m ashamed to be a part of this show. It’s unacceptable and it’s an absolute disgrace,” he said. Arteta in media statements collected on the London club’s official website.

After praising his players for their game, Arteta referred to a “very different subject”, in reference to 1-0 of Newcastle in the 64th minute, when Jacob Murphy crossed shot, the ball continued to run down the baseline and Joe Willock He saved it by the flag in the corner, before centering for the shot Joelinton he took out Gabriel over the line and that is riveted Gordon on purpose

The VAR first checks if the ball has crossed the baseline, then a possible foul by Joelinton about Gabriel on the jump and, finally, a possible offside of Gordon. And he accepted the goal.