Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been blasted for his touchline conduct during Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle United.
The Gunners were held at home by a Newcastle side that did its best to frustrate the Premier League leaders for 90 minutes.
Late in the second half, Arsenal believed they should’ve been granted a penalty after Granit Xhaka’s cross hit Jacob Murphy on the arm.
Referee Andy Madley ignored the incident, which caused Arteta to lose his cool on the touchline.
The Spaniard repeatedly jumped up in the air while flapping his arms around outside his technical area. He then kept patting his arm, telling Madley it was a handball.
He then approached the fourth official in protest, which saw Newcastle boss Eddie Howe confront Arteta.
Despite cutting a calm and collected figure during most games, Arteta is prone to letting his emotions get the better of him.
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