Regarding Newcastle Vs Arsenal's Controversial Goals, Arteta Was Furious

Mikel Arteta (Twitter @arsenal)

JAKARTA - Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta could not hide his anger after Arsenal lost to Newcastle in the 2023/2024 Premier League in the early hours of the morning WIB. The reason is, the referee approved Newcastle's controversial goal.

In the match at St James Park, Arsenal lost 0-1 through Anthony Gordon's only goal in the 64th minute. However, the goal actually drew controversy.

The reason is that the ball that was released through a cross from the left is thought to have come out or in an out position. Then Joelinton's position was deemed to have violated Gabriel Magalhaes.

However, after seeing VAR to review what happened, referee Stuart Attwell declared the goal legal.

Had protested but was ignored, after Mikel Arteta's match he expressed his anger about the controversial goal.

"This is embarrassing. It's embarrassing. That's how I feel and that's how everyone in the dressing room feels," Arteta said as quoted by Sky Sport, Sunday, November 5.

You can't imagine the many messages we received saying this couldn't be continued. It's a shame. Sorry, it's embarrassing," Arteta added.

The coach also admitted that the referee's clear decision to harm the Gunner made him fed up and unacceptable.

I feel sick. That's how I feel. I feel sick of being a part of this. It wasn't good enough and we couldn't accept it. We have to talk about the results because we have to talk about how it really is," he said.

"It's amazing. I feel ashamed. But I have to be the one who comes here now to try to defend the club and ask for help because this is an absolute disgrace if this goal is passed. This is an absolute disgrace," he said with a hot feeling.

After expressing objections to the controversy that occurred. Arteta again confirmed that the goal was invalid.

"It wasn't a goal. For many reasons, it wasn't a goal. For more than one reason, it wasn't a goal. Too much was at stake. We put in so much effort, it was very difficult to compete at this level, and it was really embarrassing. I feel ashamed, "said Arteta.

"I've been in this country for more than 20 years and it's still far from the level to describe this league as the best league in the world. I'm sorry," Arteta added.

In addition to reaping controversy that made Arteta so angry and disappointed, Gordon's goal was also painful because it made Arsenal finally have to feel the first defeat in the Premier League this season.