“It’s a Disgrace, It’s Embarrassing!” Furious Mikel Arteta Slams Premier League Referees and VAR
Arsenal suffered its first defeat of the season in the hands of Newcastle United at the St. James’ Park. Gordon’s goal was a very controversial one because there were several instances that were clear and pointed out that the goal was going to be ruled out.
The ball had gone outside; Gabriel was fouled yet he could have headed the ball outside. One Newcastle United player could have been offside. The VAR took so long but to the surprise of many, the goal was given and it stood.
This was the only goal that was scored in the game and Mikel Arteta did not sugarcoat anything after the game. He was extremely furious in the post-match interview and he expressed his views and his feelings about the game.
Mikel Arteta said that he is furious because the goal was not a goal and it should have not been allowed to stand in the first place. He added that was happened is embarrassing and very incredible.
He also added that his team was looking to win the game because they put in a lot of effort because he knows how difficult it is to compete at that level in the Premier League against tactical teams like Newcastle United.
He also added that he has been in England for 20 years and he feels ashamed that with what happened it is still referred to as the best League in the world. He said that that outcome is nowhere near that level that it is required to be at.
Mikel Arteta was furious after Newcastle goal vs Arsenal tonight: “Because it’s not a goal, not at all!”.
“The result should not be what it is! It’s a disgrace”.
“It’s embarrassing what happened, incredible”.
“If there was a team looking to win the game today it was Arsenal. Nothing else to say about that, please”.
“For many reasons it’s not a goal — for more than one reason at least it’s not a goal. And there’s too much at stake here, we put in so much effort, and it’s so difficult to compete at this level”.
“It’s an absolute disgrace. Again, I feel embarrassed — I’ve be more than 20 years in this country, and this is nowhere near the level to describe this as the best league in the world. I am sorry”.
“How this goal stands, in the Premier League… this league we say is the best in the world. I have been 20 years in this country and now I feel ashamed”.
“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 PL. I feel embarrassed to be part of this, it’s not possible really”.
This game really made Mikel Arteta to get frustrated with the referees and the VAR because there are many things at stake and the club is also one of those considered as the favorites to win this season’s Premier League title.
