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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Arsenal charged by FA over conduct of players during controversial Newcastle clash

Arsenal have been charged by the FA regarding the conduct of their players during Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Newcastle United.

The Gunners were denied two penalty shouts by referee Andy Madley, including an injury-time incident that saw the ball strike Newcastle substitute Jacob Murphy on the arm in the Magpies' penalty area. A number of Arsenal players confronted Madley in the aftermath of the official's decision and the FA have now announced the charge on Friday in an official statement.

Their statement said: "Arsenal FC has been charged with a breach of FA rule E20.1 following its Premier League match against Newcastle United FC on Tuesday 3 January 2023.

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