Alan Shearer believes Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta needs to 'have a word with himself' and accused the Spaniard of 'talking nonsense' after his antics during Tuesday's goalless draw with Newcastle United. The Gunners manager lost his temper on the Emirates touchline after accusing the Magpies of second-half time-wasting and bemoaning the fact his side weren't awarded two penalties.
Arteta clashed with Eddie Howe in the final minutes of stoppage time after Granit Xhaka's cross struck Jacob Murphy on the arm from close range. Both referee Andrew Madley and VAR opted against awarding a penalty, which left Arteta fuming at the final whistle.
Shearer, who was on punditry duty for Optus Sport during the 0-0 stalemate, took aim at the Arsenal coach and his 'disrespectful' antics after the clash. “I think Mikel Arteta needs to have a word with himself or his assistants need to have a word with him and calm him down," Shearer said.
