Mikel Arteta opens up on effort to keep lid on emotions before Newcastle return

Arsenal manager determined to avoid dugout bansHe was furious about Newcastle winner last season

Mikel Arteta believes he has learned from Arsenal’s controversial defeat at Newcastle last season and is trying to keep a lid on his emotions because he does not want to be banned from the dugout.

Arteta was cleared of making insulting comments about match officials after Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park last season after VAR did not recommend ruling out Anthony Gordon’s winning goal. The Spaniard is one of five managers in the Premier League not to have been shown a yellow card this season as his side prepare to play at Newcastle in Saturday’s early kick-off.

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