Manager says ‘disgraceful’ decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s winner for Newcastle made him feel ‘sick’
’s attack on VAR and lambasted Professional Game Match Officials Ltd by saying the referees’ body “urgently needs to address the standard of officiating”.
The VAR, Andy Madley, reviewed the goal for a possible offside, foul and to determine whether Joe Willock ran the ball out of play in the buildup. Arteta said the “disgraceful” decision to allow the goal made him feel “sick” and “embarrassed”.Luis Diaz strikes late to rescue a point for Liverpool at LutonArsenal released a statement on Sunday after what they described as “more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors” in defeat at St James’s Park.
There were a number of flashpoints in a spiky contest with Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, saying there was a lack of discipline from both teams. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz was fortunate to avoid a red card for scything down Sean Longstaff and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães could consider himself lucky to avoid punishment for an elbow on Jorginho.
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