Mikel Arteta is ready to defend himself after being slammed with charges by the English FA for breaching code of conduct.
Mikel Arteta sparked reactions with his post-match press conference after Arsenal's controversial defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Arsenal succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Magpies at St James Park with Anthony Gordon's controversial goal.
Gordon's goal was checked for three VAR evidents before the goal was awarded to the Magpies. First, it appeared the ball had went out of play in the build-up to the goal.
Also, Gabriel appeared to have been fouled in Arsenal box before the goal. Gordon, the goalscorer, was checked for a possible offside in the third evident.
After a review of all the three incidents, center-referee Stuart Attwell allowed the goal to stand and it was enough to hand Newcastle United all three points against the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta was furious with the decision to award the goal, and blasted Stuart Attwell for the decision calling it "a disgrace."
Following his post-match rant, the FA swiftly hit Mikel Arteta with charges for breaking FA Rule E3.1.
FA statement indicting Mikel Arteta reads;
"Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November.
"It’s alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute."
According to the Sun, Arteta is ready to defend himself against charges by the FA. He has until Friday to make his case and could be hit with fine or touchline ban if found guilty.
Mikel Arteta sparked reactions with his post-match press conference after Arsenal's controversial defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Arsenal succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Magpies at St James Park with Anthony Gordon's controversial goal.
Gordon's goal was checked for three VAR evidents before the goal was awarded to the Magpies. First, it appeared the ball had went out of play in the build-up to the goal.
Also, Gabriel appeared to have been fouled in Arsenal box before the goal. Gordon, the goalscorer, was checked for a possible offside in the third evident.
After a review of all the three incidents, center-referee Stuart Attwell allowed the goal to stand and it was enough to hand Newcastle United all three points against the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta was furious with the decision to award the goal, and blasted Stuart Attwell for the decision calling it "a disgrace."
Following his post-match rant, the FA swiftly hit Mikel Arteta with charges for breaking FA Rule E3.1.
FA statement indicting Mikel Arteta reads;
"Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November.
"It’s alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute."
According to the Sun, Arteta is ready to defend himself against charges by the FA. He has until Friday to make his case and could be hit with fine or touchline ban if found guilty.