What happened: Mikel Arteta said Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope warranted a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity. He refrained from complaining after a prior Arsenal loss but spoke out despite Saturday's win. Arteta argued the call would be made if situations were reversed.
FC·April 25, 2026 06:48 PM ET
Arteta: Newcastle's Pope deserved red card in Arsenal's win
Gunners boss calls out ref inconsistency post-victory.
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