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Mikel Arteta is urging managers and referees to collaborate in order to enhance the game, following his own outburst that went unpunished.
The Football Association brought charges against the Spaniard for criticizing the decision to award Anthony Gordon’s goal in a 1-0 loss to Newcastle as a “disgrace” and “embarrassing”.
On Thursday afternoon, it was announced that Arteta would not receive a fine or touchline ban as an independent panel found the FA’s charge of E3.1 to be unsubstantiated.
Arteta, who is back on the sidelines this week after being suspended for last weekend’s defeat against Aston Villa due to receiving three yellow cards, expressed satisfaction with the progress.
He further clarified the reasons for his intense emotions after the loss at St James’ Park and referenced the high number of Premier League managers being fired last season to emphasize the significance of making accurate refereeing decisions for the future.
According to him, the process was well-executed and highly effective.
“We both had the chance to express our feelings and explain our reasons. While I may not face any consequences, I believe it’s important for us to set boundaries and focus on being productive, learning from this experience, and moving on.”
I empathized greatly while discussing the pressure of being a manager and the critical nature of details in our work. I have a strong passion for my job and am eager to continue. Unfortunately, 14 managers were laid off and our success is contingent on achieving results.
“When the result holds significant significance, our emotions can run high. It’s easy to forget about a loss from three weeks ago due to a specific reason. Overall, I believe the process was highly effective.”
“It is completed. I stood up for my viewpoint. I voiced my thoughts. I am completely in favor of implementing changes to improve the game. The referees play a significant role in this and are aware of it.”
“Managers play a significant role in this. It is our responsibility to do so. Engaging in open and honest discussions is beneficial. This is what I aimed to accomplish.”
The focus is not on individuals, but on our collective efforts. Our goal is to improve the game. We need to find ways to enhance the touchline experience for players, officials, and technology, as well as for the clubs. This is a team effort, and we must collaborate rather than work separately. Doing it alone will not be successful, so we must work together.
The panel rejected the FA’s claim that Arteta’s reputation as a Premier League manager should have been considered, as his statements would be widely publicized.
Past FA accusations against individuals such as David Moyes, Jose Mourinho, and Jurgen Klopp have also mentioned their prominent roles as the basis for disciplinary action after their separate offenses.
When questioned about whether those managers should be held to a higher level of accountability, he responded, “We have a significant responsibility.”
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“As part of our responsibility, it is important for us to behave in an exemplary manner and act as positive representatives for the sport, our league, and our respective teams.”
Our goal is to strive for excellence every day, although our efforts may vary in success. However, our intention is always to give our best effort.
Arteta was present at a gathering of the PGMOL, the Premier League, and fellow Premier League managers 48 hours prior to the Newcastle match. The topic of discussion was the use of VAR.
The independent panel’s published explanations indicated that Arteta was involved in the meeting, which was considered when he later expressed criticism of VAR and officiating on November 4.
Arteta refused to disclose what he had contributed during the meeting.
“I apologize, but I am unable to disclose the details of those confidential meetings and what was discussed.”
The decision made by the panel indicates that Arteta will be present on the sidelines for all of Arsenal’s upcoming holiday matches, beginning with Sunday’s match against Brighton.
“They are an excellent team,” Arteta commented on the Seagulls, whose 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium last season essentially dashed Arsenal’s chances of winning the title.
Last year, we had control of the game, but then we let in a goal and everything fell apart. We had a hard time in the final 15 minutes of the game. We need to improve our performance and be highly efficient, especially against this team.
Source: independent.co.uk
