NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Why Arteta’s FA charge was not upheld

An independent commission ruled that Mikel Arteta didn't breach FA regulations with his comments after Arsenal's trip to Newcastle United, and the written reasons contain some interesting information.
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates after Declan Rice of Arsenal (not pictured) scores the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta banned for Aston Villa after Rice goal celebrations

Mikel Arteta faces a touchline ban following his celebration of Arsenal's dramatic late winner against Luton Town in a thrilling Premier League match.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arteta to contest FA charges following Newcastle match comments

Mikel Arteta prepares to defend his critical comments in an FA hearing after Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle, amidst tensions over officiating decisions.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 24, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta stands firm on freedom of speech in football

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, stands firm on 'freedom of speech' despite facing an FA charge, reinforcing his commitment to authenticity and open dialogue.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ridiculous VAR panel rules on Newcastle goal v Arsenal, Havertz and Bruno red cards

Panel backs goal decision amid Arsenal's VAR controversy, igniting debate on officiating fairness and prompting club's call for transparency.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare dossier for PGMOL

Arsenal are set to confront PGMOL with a detailed dossier of refereeing complaints following Arteta's critique after the Newcastle match.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

FA write to Arsenal about Arteta’s comments

The FA has written to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta seeking explanations for their VAR criticism after the Newcastle match.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs PGMOL and the media: A roundup

Arsenal stand firm in the face of VAR controversies, FA inquiries, and media criticism, with Arteta unapologetic over his comments on officiating.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Former referee says ‘world are laughing at us’ after VAR decisions in Arsenal defeat

Explore Keith Hackett's critique of Premier League refereeing standards and his take on the Arsenal-Newcastle VAR controversy.
Mark Clattenburg

Former referee implies Arsenal decisions based on player respect

Explore Mark Clattenburg's take on controversial decisions in Arsenal's match, highlighting key moments that stirred debate.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice and Gabriel of Arsenal speak with Assistant Referee, Matthew Wilkes during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on October 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

VAR robbed Arsenal against Chelsea say MOTD pundits

Arsenal's recent match against Chelsea sparked debate about VAR and the decision to not award a penalty. Experts and fans are questioning the role of Jarred Gillett, who was VAR for the match.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

PGMOL chief admits Arsenal refereeing error

Howard Webb comments on Mateo Kovacic's controversial non-dismissal in Manchester City's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, igniting further debate on VAR and refereeing in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Match Referee Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mark Clattenburg questions refereeing in Arsenal’s win against Manchester City

Mark Clattenburg says Mateo Kovacic and Michael Oliver are very lucky boys after the game between Arsenal and Manchester City
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal win should not shield referee and VAR from consequences

Arsenal's win over Manchester City raises questions about Premier League refereeing inconsistencies that will fall from view because Arsenal won. They shouldn't.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR criticised after Arsenal beat Manchester City

In the match between Arsenal and Manchester City, the spotlight is on VAR decisions and controversial tackles by Mateo Kovacic. Experts like Gary Neville and Theo Walcott weigh in, questioning the efficacy of VAR in the Premier League.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Referee named for Arsenal clash with Manchester City

Michael Oliver is set to referee Arsenal's match against Manchester City this weekend, with the Gunners hosting last season's champions on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Referee Robert Jones during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Surprising referee appointed for Arsenal v Tottenham

Rob Jones will referee the north London derby this weekend, in only the fifth Arsenal match he's officiated.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Referee Jarred Gillett looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at London Stadium on November 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal Manchester United VAR official raises serious questions

Concerns are mounting as Jarred Gillett is set to oversee VAR for Arsenal for the third time in just four matches this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal lifts the FA Community Shield Trophy following the team's victory after the penalty shootout during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Referee embarrasses himself as Arsenal beat Manchester City

Wembley Stadium witnessed yet more  controversial refereeing decisions involving Arsenal and Stuart Attwell, as the Gunners beat City to lift the Community Shield.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Controversial referee in charge of Arsenal Manchester City Community Shield clash

The officials for the Community Shield have been confirmed, with just over three weeks until Arsenal face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal or Manchester City? Referees DO see a difference

Discover the intriguing pattern of yellow card frequency for footballers who've played for both Manchester City and Arsenal.
Fourth Official Craig Pawson talks to assistant referee and linesman Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why FA are right not to punish official after Liverpool v Arsenal

Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis faces no action after an alleged elbow on Liverpool's Andy Robertson during a match against Arsenal and that is the right call.
English referee Stuart Attwell (C) shows a yellow card to Tottenham Hotspur's Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic (L) during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on April 8, 2023. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR ref who denied Arsenal 4 penalties on VAR for West Ham

Premier League officials face consequences as VAR Michael Salisbury is axed, but Arsenal get VAR official who has already made multiple errors
Fourth Official Craig Pawson talks to assistant referee and linesman Assistant Referee Constantine Hatzidakis during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Constantine Hatzidakis suspended until 2 investigations conclude

Controversial elbow incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis has implications for Arsenal and raises questions on refereeing integrity.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal celebrates the team's third goal, scored by teammate Reiss Nelson (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Zinchenko Arsenal v Manchester City cards stats make interesting reading

Oleksandr Zinchenko has picked up two yellow cards this season from just two fouls, so how does that compare to his time at Manchester City?
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Referee Lee Mason during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion at The Hawthorns on February 27, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lee Mason leaves PGMOL after Arsenal VAR error

Lee Mason has left the referees' body PGMOL by mutual consent, following his mistake made Arsenal's match against Brentford.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal confronts match referee Peter Bankes during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Major referee errors in all 5 Arsenal games with dropped points

Arsenal were far from their best against Brentford on Saturday but yet again the officials played a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of the match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Arsenal players surround the Referee Andy Madley after a late penalty appeal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

FA charge Arsenal but not Newcastle or referee

Arsenal have been charged by the FA for failing to control their players but Newcastle United have not been hit while Andy Madley is in charge of a game this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on before taking a penalty during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Arsenal officials

Arsenal's match at Chelsea will be refereed by Michael Oliver while nobody's favourite, Jarred Gillett, will once again be on VAR for an Arsenal match.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Referee robbed Arsenal v Southampton says former ref

Former referee Mark Halsey says that Arsenal should have had a penalty against Southampton on Sunday and that Bukayo Saka should not have been booked for diving.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Referee Chris Kavanagh checks the VAR screen before giving a penalty to Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Why Gabriel’s red card vs Leeds United didn’t stay red

Chris Kavanagh sent Gabriel off in injury time of the second half of Arsenal's game against Leeds United but then overturned it and gave him a yellow with some wondering why it didn't stay red, anyway?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Match official Michael Oliver looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal v Liverpool referee and poor VAR ref selected

Arsenal v Liverpool will see Michael Oliver take charge of his first Arsenal match of the season.
ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC reacts during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FC Zürich and Arsenal FC at Kybunpark on September 08, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus 5 times more bookable at Arsenal than Manchester City

Gabriel Jesus was booked again against Brentford on Sunday as the former Manchester City man learns cards come much easier when you aren't in the blue of Manchester City.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: David Luiz of Arsenal receives a red card from match referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Officials for Arsenal vs Tottenham announced

Anthony Taylor will take charge of Arsenal's match against Tottenham while Jarred Gillett is, once again, on VAR for a game at the Emirates.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Match Referee, David Coote reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on August 14, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Awful VAR ref in charge of Brentford vs Arsenal

Arsenal return to action this weekend with a trip to Brentford for a 12pm kick-off on Sunday, so which officials have been charged with messing things up?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal applauds fans after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard: I barely touched him

Arsenal's afternoon might have unfolded differently if Greater Manchester's Lee Mason on VAR hadn't told Salford's Paul Tierney to have a look at Christian Eriksen falling over and even Martin Odegaard has no clue why it was called back.
Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Gabriel Magalhaes is shown a second yellow card by Referee Paul Tierney during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Copyright: Clive Rose

3 reds in 3 seasons: Salford referee for Manchester United vs Arsenal

Paul Tierney has been appointed referee for Arsenal's trip to Manchester United this weekend and it will come as something of a surprise to learn that he hails from just three miles away from Old Trafford, but that's the least of Arsenal's problems with him.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Referee Jarred Gillett in action during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Jarred Gillett to referee Arsenal vs Fulham

Jarred Gillett will step away from the TV screens to take up his whistle as he is appointed referee for Arsenal's game against Fulham at the Emirates this weekend.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Referee Craig Pawson during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Chelsea FC at Goodison Park on August 06, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mixed bag of officials for Arsenal’s trip to Bournemouth as Mike Dean says ‘I...

Craig Pawson will take charge of Arsenal's game against Bournemouth on Saturday and he will be 'assisted' by Paul Tierney on VAR.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Referee Mike Dean looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mike Dean U-turn keeps him in refereeing

Mike Dean was expected to leave refereeing when he retired at the end of the season but there has been a U-turn somewhere and he will now take up a new job in refereeing.