Mikel Arteta blasts officials over Anthony Gordon goal

Mikel Arteta calls VAR officials ‘an absolute disgrace’.

The Spaniard has blasted the VAR after they allowed Anthony Gordon’s controversial goal last night.

It was Mikel Arteta’s first Premier League loss of the new campaign and their undefeated record came to an end after a controversial decision.

It was decided that the ball didn’t go out of play before Joe Willock crossed it, VAR also checked if Joelinton committed a foul while challenging Arsenal defender Gabriel, as well as whether Anthony Gordon was offside.

The VAR officials took over four minutes to reach a conclusion but Mikel Arteta was left furious after the goal was allowed to stand.

“Embarrassing what happened – how this goal stands, in the Premier League – this league we say is the best in the world,” Arteta told the BBC.

“We are trying to do incredible things and be at the highest level each week. When we’re not good enough I hold my hands up and take responsibility.

“The outcome is nowhere near the level this league needs to have and the way this league is getting competed in. It’s not good enough. I feel embarrassed to be part of this.”

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