Arsenal press conference highlights- Angry Mikel Arteta labels Newcastle goal ‘a disgrace’

Mikel Arteta Addresses Arsenal’s Loss to Newcastle United: VAR Controversy and Performance Criticisms

In the aftermath of Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, Mikel Arteta expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome during his post-match press conference. The game saw Anthony Gordon score the only goal just after the 60-minute mark, but it was a goal that was heavily debated and awarded only after three VAR checks. These checks involved potential ball out of play, a potential foul on Gabriel Magalhaes, and a possible offside. Unfortunately for Arsenal, none of these decisions went in their favor, prompting discussions about the fairness of the match’s outcome.

One incident that added to Arsenal’s frustrations was Bruno Guimaraes’ questionable action, seemingly elbowing Jorginho in the first half, which went unpunished. This incident raised eyebrows and sparked further debate about refereeing decisions.

On the attacking front, Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut opportunities after falling behind, ultimately leading to their first defeat of the Premier League season in the North East. Prior to the match, Arsenal received a blow as captain Martin Odegaard was deemed unfit to be included in the matchday squad. However, reports suggest that the issue is not severe, and Odegaard will be evaluated ahead of the upcoming Champions League clash against Sevilla.

Moving forward, Arteta’s post-match press conference is expected to shed light on any updates regarding Odegaard’s fitness and provide more insights into the team’s performance. Tom Canton is on the scene to provide live updates from St James’ Park as Arteta addresses the media. Stay tuned for more information.

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