Mikel Arteta has defended his touchline behaviour in the wake of criticism he received following Arsenal's goalless draw against Newcastle.
Arteta clashed with opposing manager Eddie Howe after referee Andrew Madley failed to award Arsenal an injury-time penalty at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night – a decision Arteta described as “scandalous”.
On Friday, the north London club were also charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players after a number of them surrounded Madley following the late flashpoint. Alan Shearer described Arteta’s antics on the sidelines as “disrespectful”, while Chris Sutton, writing for the Daily Mail, said the Spaniard behaved like a “clown”.
