Arsenal fans are expressing their frustration and anger over what they perceive as a string of controversial refereeing decisions that have gone against their team in the past 15 months. The club is prepared to present four specific instances of alleged refereeing mistakes that have harmed them. The most recent incident in question occurred during Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle, where Stuart Atwell allowed a goal from Callum Wilson despite protests from Arsenal players and manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal’s management has publicly supported Arteta’s criticism of the decision and demanded an explanation from the Premier League’s refereeing body. However, some analysts have criticized the club’s statement, suggesting it was an attempt to deflect attention from the team’s poor performance.
One incident referenced dates back 14 months ago, when Arsenal lost to Manchester United and had a goal disallowed due to a foul on Martinelli. Commentator Gary Neville defended the referee’s decision, dismissing accusations of bias.
Another incident occurred last season against Brentford, where a goal was allowed despite an offside position. Referee Lee Mason was subsequently suspended until the end of the season.
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against Manchester City last month, but they believe that the result could have been different due to a controversial decision by referee Michael Oliver. Mateo Kovacic escaped a red card after a harsh challenge on Martin Odegaard, and moments later, he committed another foul but was not carded again. This was seen as a clear mistake by the referee.
In their most recent match against Newcastle, which ended in a defeat, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the ball went out of play before Gordon scored the decisive goal. However, the video footage was inconclusive, and the goal was allowed by the officials.
The discontent around these decisions continues to brew, and it is expected that referees will face increased scrutiny in Arsenal’s upcoming matches. This weekend, Burnley will visit the Emirates Stadium, presenting an ideal opportunity for Arteta’s team to secure a victory before the international break.
