Mikel Arteta complained that Arsenal had been denied two “scandalous penalties” because the Premier League leaders have been held to a bruising 0-0 draw by Newcastle on Tuesday.
Arteta was livid that Arsenal failed of their enchantment for a spot-kick within the last seconds of stoppage-time after Jacob Murphy used his arm to dam a cross within the penalty space.
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The Spaniard raced in the direction of the fourth official which angwered Newcastle boss Eddie Howe appeared.
Both managers then exchanged heated phrases and needed to be separated on the touchline earlier than the match was resumed.
The Gunners boss additionally complained that Dan Burn was responsible of a shirt pull on Arsenal defender Gabriel within the space earlier within the second half.
Both incidents would have been harsh on Newcastle if a penalty had been awarded, however Arteta was satisfied Arsenal had been robbed.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts to the fourth official Jarred Gillet through the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United.Source: Getty Images
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“Extremely pleased with my gamers. The means we performed, dominated the sport. We had so many conditions. And then had two scandalous penalties,” Arteta mentioned.
“There have been two penalties. It’s quite simple. I’m speaking about what I’ve seen. It was two scandalous penalties.” Of the second penalty name, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe added: “Obviously at that stage of the sport you’re pondering ‘god no, the lads have given a lot’ and that might have been a travesty for us.
“I didn’t assume it was a penalty however you simply by no means know.” Arsenal inevitably felt a contact of frustration at lacking the possibility to maneuver 10 factors away from second positioned Manchester City forward of the champions’ sport in hand at Chelsea on Thursday.
It was the primary time in six video games — and solely the second of their final 11 — that Arsenal didn’t take most factors.
Yet there was little to fault Arsenal for in a high-octane efficiency that might simply have yielded yet one more spectacular victory in a season that has defied all expectations.
Intriguingly, Arsenal have testing clashes with Tottenham and Manchester United looming of their subsequent two league video games.
“We lacked an additional contact or motion to complete these possibilities. But while you can’t win, you can not lose and we stored a clear sheet,” Arteta mentioned.
Martin Odegaard of Arsenal appeals for a handball.Source: Getty Images
– Newcastle climate the storm –
For Arsenal to be in command of the title race at the beginning of 2023 is outstanding sufficient after 19 years with out successful the Premier League.
Yet the sight of Newcastle greater than holding their very own towards the leaders is arguably much more sudden.
Third-placed Newcastle, unbeaten of their final 12 league video games, consolidated their place within the high 4 with a sixth consecutive clean-sheet in all competitions.
The Magpies have made excellent progress beneath Howe and the membership’s Saudi-backed possession group.
Becoming the primary workforce to cease Arsenal successful at dwelling within the league this season was a notable effort, particularly since in addition they grew to become the primary membership to maintain the Gunners off the scoresheet within the league since May.
“It was an excellent defensive show and nice mentality from the group. The subsequent step for us is to have slightly bit extra high quality on the ball,” Howe mentioned.
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If this was a measuring stick sport for Newcastle, then Arsenal began with the type of tempo and objective that threatened to make it an unflattering comparability for the guests.
With seven targets in 15 league video games this season, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard would have fancied himself with an early probability contained in the Newcastle space, however the Dane’s volley whistled over.
Bukayo Saka skipped away from Joelinton for a shot that was saved by Nick Pope, who watched with aid moments later as Granit Xhaka fired into the side-netting after one other incisive Arsenal raid.
Gabriel reached Odegaard’s free-kick, however the defender’s header bounced inches large.
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton ought to have introduced a frantic first half to a dramatic conclusion when he stooped for a far-post header that flashed simply over.
As a rash of bookings raised the temperature to boiling level, Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli went shut with a header that looped narrowly large from Odegaard’s nook.
Eddie Nketiah had a fair higher probability within the 88th minute however Pope stored out the striker’s low strike to make sure the factors have been shared.
