Arsenal release formal statement: 'Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta'

Football
6 Nov 2023 • 8:23 AM MYT
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Arsenal are standing by manager Mikel Arteta's attack on VAR after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.

Arteta branded the use of the technology as "embarrassing" after three checks cleared Anthony Gordon's winner.

Arsenal have since released a statement backing their manager: "Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta's post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening.

"We'd also like to acknowledge the huge effort and performance from our players and travelling supporters at St James' Park.

"The Premier League is the best league in the world with the best players, coaches and supporters, all of whom deserve better.

"PGMOL urgently needs to address the standard of officiating and focus on action which moves us all on from retrospective analysis, attempted explanations and apologies.

"We support the ongoing efforts of Chief Refereeing Officer, Howard Webb and would welcome working together to achieve the world-class officiating standards our league demands."

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