Arteta furious at referee & VAR decision v Atletico
Mikel Arteta was furious after a VAR intervention left Arsenal frustrated in Madrid, with the Champions League tie still finely balanced.
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Arteta: Newcastle & Man City players should have been sent off v Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has bemoaned the decisions not to send Nick Pope and Abdukodir Khusanov in Arsenal’s last two games against Manchester City and Newcastle United.
City’s Khusanov deserved to be sent off, not Arsenal’s Gabriel say ex-referees
Former referees have given their views on the potential red cards in Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City, arguing Abdukodir Khusanov should have been sent off, but not Gabriel Magalhaes.
UEFA confirm referee team for Arsenal’s game at Sporting
UEFA have confirmed Daniel Siebert as referee for Arsenal’s quarter-final first leg with Sporting, along with the club’s travel plans.
Referee defends Spurs goal decision v Arsenal
Peter Bankes explains why Tottenham’s disallowed goal against Arsenal stood after VAR review, defending a key north London derby decision.
Crazy Declan Rice Arsenal foul stat
Declan Rice has gone 12 Premier League games without winning a single foul. The strange stat highlights growing frustration at refereeing inconsistency this season.
Referee in charge of Arsenal for first time v Palace but unwanted face on VAR
A new referee takes charge of Arsenal’s clash with Palace, but it’s the name on VAR duty that may raise more eyebrows among supporters.
Bad news as Declan Rice red card ref in charge for Liverpool
Chris Kavanagh will referee Arsenal’s trip to Anfield, a decision likely to worry fans after a series of controversial calls in previous high-profile games.
Liverpool fan to referee Arsenal vs Leeds
Liverpool fan Jarred Gillett will referee Arsenal v Leeds just before Liverpool visit the Emirates, sparking concern over neutrality and past controversies.
Euro 2024 final referee appointed for Real Madrid-Arsenal clash
UEFA have appointed an all-French officiating team for Arsenal’s Champions League match away to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta: Never a penalty, I’ve seen it 15 times
Mikel Arteta was not happy after a controversial penalty decision denied Arsenal victory at Everton, declaring, “It’s for me never a penalty.”
Referee and VAR frustrate Arsenal again
Arsenal were left frustrated after a soft penalty decision helped Everton snatch a point, with referee Darren England and VAR Stuart Attwell at the centre again.
Premier League referees earning up to £250,000 annually
Premier League referees earn up to £250k annually, with foreign gigs restricted after backlash over Gulf state ties and controversial VAR errors last season.
Arteta on controversial Chelsea clash: “We did enough to win”
Arsenal edged Chelsea 1-0, but Arteta was left frustrated by wasted chances – and fans furious after VAR ignored a blatant penalty and Fofana’s stamp on Rice.
Arsenal beat Chelsea, but what was the referee and VAR doing?
Arsenal beat Chelsea, but VAR and referee Chris Kavanagh got key decisions wrong as Cucurella’s handball and Fofana’s stamp somehow went unpunished.
Manchester ref to officiate United-Arsenal clash
The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the coming round of fixtures, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester United.
Howard Webb defends VAR decision on Arsenal red card
Howard Webb admits Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card was a mistake but defends VAR’s decision to uphold it. Arsenal’s successful appeal exposes more officiating flaws.
Ruling released for Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card decision
Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly has had his red card overturned by the FA. What led to the decision, and what impact will it have on Mikel Arteta’s squad?
Myles Lewis-Skelly red card overturned after appeal
Arsenal have been successful in their bid to have Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card overturned after the independent commission agreed it had been issued in error.
Wolves vs Arsenal referee not good news for Arsenal
Michael Oliver, known for controversial decisions against Arsenal, will referee their Wolves clash. Will his history overshadow Arsenal’s dominant record at Molineux?