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      Gary Neville slams Arsenal statement on VAR controversy as ‘poor and dangerous’ and calls on Premier League to act

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      ARSENAL’S decision to publicly back Mikel Arteta’s criticism of VAR has not gone down well with Gary Neville.Following their controversial 1-0 loss to Newcastle last weekend, Gunners boss Arteta branded the refereeing “a disgrace.”
      Gary Neville has labelled Arsenal’s statement in support of Mikel Arteta’s criticism of the refereeing last weekend as “poor” and “dangerous”Credit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      Arteta blamed their 1-0 loss to Newcastle on refereeing mistakesCredit: Reuters
      The loss had its fair share of drama, including a contentious goal from Anthony Gordon which the Spaniard clearly did not believe should have counted.
      Then there was the decision not to send off Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes.
      Arteta said post-game: “I have praised my players for the performance and the way that we played – we didn’t deserve to lose the match.
      “We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”
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      Arsenal subsequently released a statement on their website in support of Arteta’s comments, due to what they described as “yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening.”
      The statement went on to read: “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.”
      Now, former Manchester United defender turned Sky Sports pundit Neville has slammed the Gunners’ statement.
      He said: “I thought the statement was really poor.
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      The 48-year-old went on to explain: “I think the Arsenal statement is quite dangerous.
      “I think all clubs have signed up to a new behavioural charter at the start of the season.
      “I’m not saying that referees shouldn’t be put under pressure and Mikel Arteta or other managers shouldn’t feel aggrieved at the end of matches, what I am saying is that the clubs themselves should definitely behave better in these circumstances.”
      Neville also went on to add that the PGMOL has “got to start to protect referees”.
      He added: “At the very beginning, I was excited by the new transparency, the apologies to managers and the fact that the referees were communicating with the clubs.
      “But in return what they’re getting is significantly and seriously undermined by their own clubs and I think the Premier League have to get this in order.”
      As things stand, Arteta’s comments are set to go unpunished by the Prem and the PGMOL.
      However, a warning could still head his way should it be decided that his comments were “prolonged” or “unreasonable.”
      Arsenal’s statement has reportedly also left league and PGMOL bosses frustrated.
      Whether or not Newcastle midfielder Joelinton fouled Arsenal’s Gabriel (second from left) during the game’s sole goal has proved controversialCredit: Getty More

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      Ian Wright launches X-rated response to VAR row over Newcastle’s controversial winner against Arsenal

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      IAN WRIGHT has launched an X-rated response to VAR’s review of Newcastle’s winner against Arsenal.Anthony Gordon controversially scored the only goal of the game at St. James’ Park on Saturday.
      Ian Wright has issued an X-rated response to Newcastle’s controversial winnerCredit: Rex
      Anthony Gordon’s goal against Arsenal was awarded after a lengthy VAR reviewCredit: Getty
      His goal was awarded after a lengthy VAR review, which has caused uproar from the Gunners and their supporters.
      Replays were checked to see if the ball had gone out of play in the build-up to Gordon’s strike.
      Meanwhile, VAR also reviewed a possible offside and foul before awarding the goal.
      Joelinton had challenged Gabriel inside the penalty area, but it was deemed to not be a foul.
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      However, Wright disagrees and has now responded on social media.
      The former Arsenal striker shared a new angle of the “foul” to X, formerly Twitter.
      His post shows Gabriel falling to the floor with Joelinton’s hands on his back.
      Alongside the picture, he wrote: “Bro. I’m done with people saying this is not a foul, 50 f***ing 50.”
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      His rant comes after Mikel Arteta had slammed the “embarrassing” officiating after the match.
      He called the decision a “disgrace” and suggested the officials brought the Premier League into disrepute.
      Arsenal later made a public statement in support of their manager, who has escaped punishment from the FA for now.
      Arteta could still be charged with misconduct, though, but is not expected to receive more than a warning and will not be fined. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta set to escape FA punishment for astonishing VAR rant after Newcastle loss.. for now

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      PREMIER LEAGUE and PGMOL chiefs will not respond to Mikel Arteta’s Newcastle rant – until next week.Arsenal boss Arteta slammed the “embarrassing” officiating in his side’s 1-0 defeat as a “disgrace”, suggesting it brought the Prem into disrepute.
      Prem and PGMOL chiefs will not respond to Mikel Arteta’s Newcastle rant until next weekCredit: Alamy
      VAR awarded the goal after checking if the ball had gone out of play in the build-upCredit: Sky Sports
      Joelinton’s challenge on Gabriel was also checked for a possible foulCredit: Sky Sports
      VAR could not rule the goal out for offside as there was ‘no available angle to see the point of contact’Credit: Sky Sports
      While the Gunners chief questioned the competence of ref Stuart Attwell and the VAR team at Stockley Park over Anthony Gordon’s controversial winner, he did not call their integrity into account.
      And while he could yet be charged with misconduct if found to have made a “prolonged” or “unreasonable” complaint, it is more likely that he would be hit with a warning rather than a fine.
      Arsenal’s decision to make a public statement in support of Arteta on Sunday ruffled feathers at both Prem headquarters near Paddington and for PGMOL bosses.
      Privately there is understood to have been a feeling that the Gunners over-reacted in a determination to show they had Arteta’s back.
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      And while Arteta had reason for being unhappy at the crucial decision it is felt he went too far – especially as there was no conclusive proof that the ball was out before being crossed by Joe Willock or that Gordon was offside.
      FA disciplinary beaks are expected to confirm whether or not Arteta faces any action on Tuesday after all his post-match comments have been reviewed.
      Despite that, Prem bosses and PGMOL head Webb will not make any official comments in response this week.
      Webb, though, is certain to give the incident top billing in the next edition of “Match Officials Mik’d Up”, scheduled to be broadcast at the start of next week in the international break.
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      The PGMOL boss may agree that Joelinton could have been deemed to have fouled Gabriel in the immediate build-up to the goal, although he will point out it was a subjective decision – and that the on-field ruling of a goal has to have priority unless there is definitive proof of an error.
      That view was articulated by former Prem ref Dermot Gallagher, who told Sky Sports News: “The crux of the matter is that it was a subjective decision.
      “For me, it’s a push but I’ve spoken to a lot of people and while a lot agreed with me there were as many who didn’t.
      “That’s the dilemma. The referee said it wasn’t a foul and the VAR didn’t see enough to over-rule him.” More

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      Anthony Taylor makes another ‘stinking’ decision after Premier League howler as fans say ‘demote him to LEAGUE ONE’

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      FANS have slammed referee Anthony Taylor after he put in another controversial performance in charge of Preston’s win over Coventry.Taylor was demoted to the Championship at the weekend as punishment for awarding Newcastle a questionable penalty in their 2-2 draw at Wolves a week earlier.

      Anthony Taylor came under fire for awarding Preston a controversial penaltyCredit: Getty
      The decision was not overturned by VAR but the PGMOL still decided to demote Taylor for the first time in four years.
      However, he fared no better in the Championship as his decision to award Preston a first-half penalty sparked outrage from fans.
      Milutin Osmajic raced through on goal and Coventry defender Kyle McFadzean tried to haul him down just before he shot.
      But there was minimal contact and Osmajic did not appear to be affected as he struck the ball, though he did appeal for a penalty.
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      Taylor awarded the spot-kick, leading one fan to suggest he should be demoted again to League One.
      One fan reacted saying: “Mental, not the only thing that was shocking yesterday.”
      Another added: “Jesus Christ that’s bad 🤣”
      A third wrote: “Poor decision. Also if that’s his decision, as the player wasn’t making a genuine attempt to play the ball, shouldn’t it be a red card?”
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      And another commented: “Probably even worse decision than Hwang’s, how is it possible to make another howler like that in the very next game?
      “I wouldn’t allow him back in the Prem again.”
      Taylor is not the first Premier League official to be demoted this season.
      Assistant referee Adrian Holmes officiated Millwall’s clash with Hull last month after incorrectly deeming Luis Diaz’s goal against Tottenham to be offside – a decision that was controversially not overturned by VAR in a shocking error. More

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      There were THREE major refereeing mistakes in Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle – ex-ref Halsey understands Arteta frustration

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      I CAN understand Mikel Arteta’s frustrations after Arsenal’s defeat at Newcastle.There were three VAR checks for Anthony Gordon’s winner and I felt there was a clear push by Joelinton on Gabriel.
      Stuart Attwell was at the centre of the VAR controversy as Newcastle beat Arsenal
      Ex-ref Mark Halsey believes Gabriel was pushed for Newcastle’s winnerCredit: Getty
      Halsey understands Mikel Arteta’s frustrationCredit: PA
      Had ref Stuart Attwell disallowed the goal or VAR Andy Madley recommended a review then there would have been few complaints.
      On the other two checks, the TV camera angles shown were inconclusive as to whether Joe Willock kept the ball in play during the build-up.
      VAR tried to look if Gordon was also offside.
      But there was no available angle to see the point of contact from Joelinton so the officials were unable to determine when the Magpies midfielder last touched the ball and therefore if Gordon was offside.
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      It was the latest high-profile error and the mistakes are happening every week.
      Why is this? The leadership, direction and coaching from Howard Webb’s management team is not up to the task.
      Kai Havertz and Bruno Guimaraes were both lucky to avoid a red card.
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      Havertz dodged a clear sending-off for a poor challenge on Sean Longstaff which ticked all the boxes for serious foul play under Law 12.
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      Guimaraes should also have been dismissed for violent conduct after his forearm smash on the back of Jorginho’s head.
      Ref Attwell didn’t see it but that’s what VAR is for. More

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      Arsenal release unprecedented statement after Mikel Arteta’s stinging attack on VAR ‘error’ in Newcastle defeat

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      ARSENAL have issued a statement in support of manager Mikel Arteta following his passionate rant about VAR. The Gunners boss was left incensed after his team were on the receiving end of a number of controversial decisions during their 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday.
      Mikel Arteta was left fuming with the officiating during Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle last nightCredit: Getty
      And now the club have released an official statement offering their support of the Spaniard on their website.
      It read: “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.
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      “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.”
      Arteta made it clear that he felt Anthony Gordon’s goal should not have stood during last night’s feisty clash.
      Questions were raised about the ball going out of play in the build up to the goal as well as a potential offside and a foul on Gabriel Magalhaes by Joelinton.
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      Questions were asked around the ball going out in the build up to Newcastle’s goalCredit: Sky Sports
      There was also a VAR check to see if Joelinton had fouled Gabriel MagalhaesCredit: Sky Sports
      The officials looked to see if Anthony Gordon was offside tooCredit: Sky Sports
      On top of the controversy surrounding the goal, Arsenal fans and players alike were left scratching their heads over VAR’s decision not to send off Bruno Guimaraes.
      The Newcastle midfielder was let off without so much as a yellow card after his flailing arm clattered into the back of Jorginho’s head.
      After his side succumbed to their first Premier League defeat of the season Arteta did not hold back on his analysis of the officiating.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I have praised my players for the performance and the way that we played – we didn’t deserve to lose the match.
      “We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”
      And when asked if he was planning to escalate the issue with the PGMOL, Arteta vowed to take it up with those at the top.
      He said: “Yeah. We will be taking it for many months. There is so much at stake and we put in so many hours.
      “I am here to represent the football club and to get my team to compete at the highest level.
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      “The margins are so small. It’s a disgrace. It’s embarrassing. That’s how I feel and that’s how everyone feels in that room [the dressing room].
      “You cannot imagine the amount of messages that we’ve got saying ‘this cannot continue’. It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry, embarrassing.”
      Bruno Guimaraes escaped Red despite seeming to elbow Jorginho in the headCredit: Sky Sports
      Arsenal tasted defeat in the league for the first time this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Forgotten Liverpool star hurls VAR monitor on floor in rage after late penalty decision overturned in crunch LaLiga game

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      FORMER Liverpool forward Iago Aspas threw the VAR monitor to the ground after his Celta Vigo side were denied a penalty last night.The Spaniard joined the Reds from Celta in 2013, before returning to the LaLiga side two years later.
      Iago Aspas furiously grabbed the VAR monitorCredit: X / @centregoals
      The 36-year-old then hurled it to the ground in frustrationCredit: X / @centregoals
      Aspas remains without a goal this seasonCredit: Getty
      Aged 36, he remains a talismanic figure at Estadio de Balaidos.
      His struggling side, managed by former Anfield boss Rafa Benitez, hosted Sevilla yesterday.
      In desperate need of points, former Celtic defender Carl Starfelt gave them the lead on 22 minutes by heading home Aspas’ set-piece.
      Things got difficult, however, after Renato Tapia’s 65th minute red card.
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      Sevilla star Youssef En-Nesyri equalised for the visitors six minutes from time with an instinctive finish.
      Deep into six minutes of additional time, Celta thought they had been handed a golden opportunity to win it.
      When a searching cross was sent into the middle, it appeared that former Manchester City ace Jesus Navas had dragged down his man.
      The referee initially pointed to the penalty spot, booking Navas.
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      Following a lengthy VAR review, the official enraged Celta by overturning the decision.
      Aspas, who had been substituted by this point, was even seen throwing the monitor to the floor in disgust.
      The final whistle was blown just moments after the game restarted, with Celta players rushing to surround the referee.
      Celta are 18th after 12 games, having won only once and picked up seven points.
      Aspas has been a reliable goal-getter for Celta over many years, scoring 196 times in 468 appearances for the club.
      But his frustrations appear to be at an all-time high, having so far failed to score in 11 appearances as captain this season.
      Sevilla, meanwhile, sneaked a late point with ten men ahead of a tricky mid-week assignment.
      The reigning Europa League winners will travel to North London to face Arsenal in the Champions League.
      Renato Tapia was sent off in the 65th minuteCredit: Getty
      Rafa Benitez’s side are in the LaLiga relegation zoneCredit: Getty More

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      Furious Mikel Arteta ‘ashamed’ at ‘absolute disgrace’ VAR call and promises Arsenal will fight ruling in Newcastle clash

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      MIKEL ARTETA has said he is “ashamed” at the refereeing decisions his side faced against Newcastle and has promised to fight the controversial VAR ruling.Arsenal tasted defeat for the first time in the Premier League this season in a 1-0 loss to the Magpies, but it was a game clouded by controversy.
      Mikel Arteta has been left fuming with the officials following Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to NewcastleCredit: Reuters
      “It’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”Mikel Arteta is NOT happy with the decisions that went against Arsenal in their defeat to Newcastle 😠 pic.twitter.com/wRB4F3Hdvl— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 4, 2023

      Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game which saw a VAR check of more than four minutes try to decide if there was an offside or foul involved, as well as seeing if the ball went out in the build up.
      Earlier in the game, Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes was lucky to stay on the pitch after his flailing elbow clattered into the head of Jorginho in the first half.
      Arteta has been left fuming with the decisions against his side and let his feelings be known in his interview with Sky Sports.
      The Gunners boss said: “I have praised my players for the performance and the way that we played – we didn’t deserve to lose the match.
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      “We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”
      And when asked if he will be taking up his frustrations with the PGMOL, Arteta made it clear he would be escalating things.
      He said: “Yeah. We will be taking it for many months. There is so much at stake and we put in so many hours.
      “I am here to represent the football club and to get my team to compete at the highest level.
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      Bruno Guimaraes was lucky to avoid being sent off when his arm clashed into Jorginho’s head
      “The margins are so small. It’s a disgrace. It’s embarrassing. That’s how I feel and that’s how everyone feels in that room [the dressing room].
      “You cannot imagine the amount of messages that we’ve got saying ‘this cannot continue’. It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry, embarrassing.”
      Arsenal may have been lucky themselves with many fans calling for Kai Havertz to be sent off in the first half for a sliding challenge on Sean Longstaff.
      But the £65million man was issued a yellow card with VAR satisfied Stuart Attwell didn’t need to escalate things.
      However it was Gordon’s goal that left Arteta seething the most as he felt the decision cost his team the game.
      Kai Havertz saw yellow for a risky challengeCredit: Getty
      Anthony Gordon’s winner had questions over an offside, a foul on Gabriel Magalhaes and the ball going out of play during the build upCredit: Getty
      He said: “When you look at the images, honestly I don’t know how to feel.
      “I am wasting my time, we are wasting out time. I don’t want to be in the hands of [other] people.
      “It is difficult enough to come up against this team [Newcastle]. They are a really good team.”
      Arsenal were unable to come up with the goods themselves to grab a goal, but despite only registering one shot on target Arteta is convinced his team did enough to win the game.
      Speaking to BBC MOTD he said: “If there was a team looking to win the game today it was Arsenal.
      “Embarrassing what happened – how this goal stands, in the Premier League – this league we say is the best in the world.
      “I’ve been 20 years in this country and now I feel ashamed.
      “It’s a disgrace and there’s too much at stake here. We are trying to do incredible things and be at the highest level each week.
      “When we’re not good enough I hold my hands up and take responsibility.
      “The outcome is nowhere near the level this league needs to have and the way this league is getting competed in.
      “It’s not good enough here in Premier League. I feel embarrassed to be part of this”.
      Arteta has been left furious over the refereeing during the matchCredit: PA
      Goalkeeper David Raya was left just as frustrated as his boss and is convinced that Gordon’s goal should not have stood.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “We are all frustrated. My point of view is I saw the ball going out of play.
      “I think it is a foul on Gabriel, he [Joelinton] pushes him on the back and the decision was it wasn’t a foul.
      “I don’t think it was supposed to go that way. And in my opinion it was offside. We are very, very disappointed.
      “We competed very well today away from home. A very tough place to come. The way we played deserved a bit more than a loss.
      “A draw would have been more fair, it was very even. Everyone in the dressing room is very frustrated and obviously angry.”
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      Arsenal will have to pick themselves up and dust themselves off ahead of hosting Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday.
      The Gunners have now fallen three points behind Man City and face dropping five behind unbeaten bitter rivals Tottenham if they beat Chelsea on Monday. More