Jamie O'Hara has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
The Football Association has decided to charge the Spaniard following his post-match comments after his side's defeat to Newcastle United. In the aftermath of the match, Arteta expressed his dissatisfaction with the officials' decision to allow the Magpies' controversial goal to stand.
The former Tottenham Hotspur player known for his outspoken views, didn't hold back in supporting the FA's decision.
Speaking on talkSPORT, O'Hara stated, "It's crucial for managers to express their frustrations constructively. However, Arteta's reaction seems to have crossed a line. The FA's decision to charge him reflects the need for professionalism and respect towards match officials."
“That decision that went against him (Arteta) against Newcastle, I have looked at it back on the Sky Sports stuff when they have looked at it and gone through the process. It wasn’t conclusive that the ball was out, it wasn’t a clear and obvious error that it was a foul on Gabriel, it’s a goal.
The Telegraph reported the FA's charge against Arteta, highlighting the manager's discontent with the controversial goal. The Gunners, too, released a statement criticizing the match officials' decisions during the game.
The incident has added fuel to the ongoing debate about the relationship between managers and match officials. The talkSPORT pundit endorsement of the FA's decision suggests a growing consensus on the importance of maintaining decorum in post-match reactions.
Furthermore, as the 41-year-old manager awaits the outcome of the FA's charge, this incident serves as a reminder of the scrutiny managers face and the need for measured responses, even in the heat of disappointment.
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