Furious Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, branded the VAR decision not to rule out Anthony Gordon’s goal in his side’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle “an absolute disgrace”. Gordon turned home the winner in a scrappy game of few chances midway through the second half to end Arsenal’s 10-game unbeaten Premier League start. After referee Stuart Attwell awarded the goal, jubilant Newcastle fans had an extended, anxious wait as the VAR made a triple check to see whether the ball had gone out of play before Joe Willock’s cross, whether Joe Linton had fouled Arsenal defender Gabriel and whether Gordon had been offside. A livid Arteta, said he felt “sick” and could not hide his anger after the match. “You have to talk about how the hell did this goal stand? Incredible. I feel embarrassed,” the 41-year-old Spaniard said.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Mikel Arteta slams VAR after Gordon winner for Newcastle
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