In response to the controversy surrounding the game at St. James’ Park between Arsenal and Newcastle United, Gary Neville has taken aim at an Arsenal supporter on X, pointing out that Tottenham Hotspur currently leads them in the Premier League standings.
This past weekend, Arsenal was defeated by Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in the Premier League.
It was a very contentious game.
The Arsenal vs. Newcastle United controversy
In the 64th minute, Anthony Gordon scored the game’s lone goal.
Before allowing the goal to stand, VAR had to verify if the ball had left the play area, if there had been a foul, and if the player was offside.
When Kai Havertz, an attacker for Arsenal, avoided a red card for a challenge on Sean Longstaff in the first half, Newcastle was not pleased at all.
Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle, who elbowed Italian midfielder Jorginho, should have been sent off, according to Arsenal.
With 24 points from 11 games, the Gunners are currently fourth in the Premier League standings.
Gary Neville uses Tottenham Hotspur to make fun of an Arsenal fan.
Gary Neville, a former Manchester United defender, has blasted Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, and the Gunners for berating the match officials and issuing a statement.
An Arsenal supporter has demanded that Neville and fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, be prohibited from the Emirates Stadium, as you can see below.
Neville, in response to the Arsenal supporter, stated that since Tottenham is higher up than them, more Spurs games will probably be shown on Sky Sports than Arsenal games.
With 26 points from 10 games, Tottenham Hotspur is one point behind leaders and reigning champions Manchester City, who have played 11 games. On Monday night, Tottenham will play Chelsea in the London derby, and they could take the lead once more.