FA Reviews Mikel Arteta's Criticism of VAR, Arsenal Manager Defends Stance on Officiating Errors

Arteta underlines the importance of his obligation to defend his team as FA reviews his commentary; Arsenal had issued a statement supporting Arteta and criticising the "unacceptable" refereeing.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, insists that it's his 'duty' to protect his team and highlights the club's concerns over flawed officiating, in light of their 1-0 loss against Newcastle United.
Following Arteta's condemnation of the decision that allowed Newcastle's controversial goal, Arsenal issued a supporting statement calling for an urgent revisiting of officiating standards in the Premier League.
Arteta's criticism has prompted the Football Association (FA) to seek input from both Arteta and Arsenal on their management of post-match discourse.
Despite facing backlash from various entities, including former England player Gary Neville, Arteta argues that such move fosters honesty, respect, and constructive improvement in the game.
Looking forward, Arteta urges his players to bounce back from their league defeat and focus on their upcoming Champions League match against Sevilla, where qualification to the knockout stage is at stake.