TalkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara has strongly criticized Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his comments regarding refereeing decisions in the match against Newcastle United. Arteta expressed frustration over several decisions, including a potential red card for Bruno Guimaraes and a penalty shout for Eddie Nketiah. The controversial moment was Anthony Gordon’s winning goal, which Arteta labeled as ’embarrassing’ and a ‘disgrace.’
The Football Association (FA) has charged Arteta for his remarks, and he has until Tuesday to respond. O’Hara, in response to the situation, has called for Arteta to be banned. He argued that Arteta is “out of order” for criticizing the referees, emphasizing that the decision in question, as reviewed on Sky Sports, was not conclusively incorrect. O’Hara believes Arteta’s comments put undue pressure on referees, who are already under scrutiny, and suggested that a ban is deserved.
The likelihood of Arteta facing a ban is significant, with The Telegraph reporting that the FA intends to impose strict penalties on clubs criticizing referees. The FA’s statement accused Arteta’s words of constituting misconduct, being insulting towards match officials, detrimental to the game, and bringing the game into disrepute.
The forthcoming response from Arteta and Arsenal, as well as the potential punishment, will be closely watched, especially with the Premier League game against Brentford looming. The incident has sparked ongoing discussions and debates about the role of managers in commenting on refereeing decisions and the potential consequences for their actions.
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