Arsenal have released a statement decrying the state of Premier League officiating following a controversial defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday, insisting they back manager Mikel Arteta after his post-match outburst.
Anthony Gordon’s goal which decided the match was checked by VAR for going out of play in the build-up, a potential foul on Gunners defender Gabriel and for offside, but was allowed to stand after no reasons to overturn the on-pitch decisions were visible.
