Arsenal on Sunday released a statement in which the club stood behind manager Mikel Arteta’s comments following the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United.
Arteta slammed VAR officials for allowing Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal stand.
The goal was subjected to a four-minute VAR check, in which the officials deemed the ball had not crossed the line, Joelinton didn’t foul Gabriel Magalhaes and Gordon wasn’t offside.
Arteta was left fuming at the decision after the game, which saw the Gunners’ unbeaten start to the season end at St James Park.
“Embarrassing what happened – how this goal stands, in the Premier League – this league we say is the best in the world.
“I’ve been 20 years in this country and now I feel ashamed. It’s a disgrace and there’s too much at stake here,” he said.
In an official statement, Arsenal made it clear that they “wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening”.
It added that “PGMOL urgently needs to address the standard of officiating and focus on action which moves us all on from retrospective analysis, attempted explanations and apologies.”