Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be hit with a touchline ban after his furious outburst at Premier League referees following the Gunners' controversial defeat to Newcastle.

Outrageous Criticism

Arteta did not hold back in his criticism of referee Stuart Attwell and VAR Andy Madley, describing their decisions as "embarrassing" and a "disgrace".

Arsenal's Support

Arsenal backed their manager by releasing a statement that included a "dossier" of poor decisions against the club, which they believed justified Arteta's outburst.

FA Intervention

After receiving Arteta's response to their initial inquiry, the Football Association (FA) has charged the Arsenal manager with a breach of FA Rule E3.1. The FA alleges that Arteta's comments were insulting towards match officials, detrimental to the game, and brought the game into disrepute.

Possible Consequences

If found guilty, Arteta could face a touchline ban or a fine and warning. The decision on his punishment will be made before Arsenal's next Premier League game against Brentford on November 25.

Reactions

The comments made by Arteta have not gone down well with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and their boss, Howard Webb, who defended the referee and VAR in a recent broadcast review.