Arteta says managers and referees can ‘do the game better’ working together
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Updated 15/12/2023 at 20:01 GMT
After he was found not guilty of a misconduct charge following comments made after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta suggested that Premier League managers and referees can work together to “do the game better” in the future. “We have to draw a line and look how we can be much more constructive and learn from it and move forward,” Arteta said in a press conference on Friday.
‘I felt a lot of sympathy’ – Arteta on being cleared of FA misconduct charge
Mikel Arteta has suggested that Premier League managers and referees can work together to “do the game better.”
Arteta branded the decision not to overturn Anthony Gordon’s goal, which was checked for three separate incidents by VAR, a “disgrace” and “embarrassing”.
Following the hearing, Arteta described it as “a really good, well-run process” and questioned what could be taken from the experience to improve the sport in the future.
“The outcome is I’m not charged but we have to draw a line and look how we can be much more constructive and learn from it and move forward,” he said.
“How can we improve on the touchline to make life easier on the players’ side? From their [officials’] side, technology-wise, from the clubs as well.
“I’m fully supportive of how we have to improve the game. Refs are a big part of that and they know that. It’s not about separate people trying to do their bits. That’s not going to work. We have to do it together.”
The Spaniard served a one-game touchline ban last weekend and oversaw his side’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa from the stands after he accumulated his third yellow card of the season against Luton Town.
Arteta recognised that those on the touchline have a duty to set an example, but explained that key decisions in matches have an impact on results and consequently, managers’ jobs.
“It’s part of our role to conduct ourselves in the best way and represent the game, our league and our clubs in the best possible way,” he added. “I felt a lot of sympathy, to be fair.
“As I explained, the pressure we feel as managers and how important details are for our job.
“I love what I do so much and I want to continue doing it. The reality was that 14 managers last year lost their jobs – which is incredible – and we depend on results.
“When the outcome is that important, we get really emotional about it.”
Arteta will return to the dugout at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday when Arsenal welcome Brighton & Hove Albion, with the aim of returning to the top of the Premier League table.
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