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FA Charges Arsenal's Arteta Over Match Official Criticism

Arteta faces misconduct allegations following comments on controversial goal in Newcastle match.

  • Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for comments he made after Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United.
  • Arteta's comments, which were critical of the decision to allow Anthony Gordon's controversial goal to stand following a triple VAR assessment, have been deemed insulting towards match officials and potentially detrimental to the game.
  • The FA has alleged that Arteta's comments constitute misconduct and could bring the game into disrepute.
  • Arteta has until November 21 to respond to the charge.
  • Arsenal has released a statement supporting Arteta and criticizing the officiating errors.
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