Mikel Arteta Admits Referee Pressure After Late Arsenal Drama

about 2 months ago

Mikel Arteta Admits Referee Pressure After Late Arsenal Drama

Arteta said he realized “how difficult and how big” referees’ jobs are after Arsenal’s late 1-0 drama against West Ham. He said one major call can decide “the history” and course of two massive clubs fighting for objectives. After previously questioning consistency, Arteta admitted “the pressure is huge” around decisions carrying title-race consequences.

By Tanish Chachra

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Peter Schmeichel Slams VAR As Arsenal Inch Closer to Title After West Ham Win

"It's just crazy. Arsenal have been blocking the opponent's goalkeeper all season long, they would never be on top of the league if we disallow these goals!" Schmeichel said after a five-minute VAR check disallowed West Ham's stoppage-time equalizer. The 1-0 win means Mikel Arteta's side is just two wins away from their first league title since 2004.

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Alvaro Arbeloa Vows to End Dismal Season on a High After Clasico Defeat

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Alvaro Arbeloa Vows to End Dismal Season on a High After Clasico Defeat

Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres scored to give Barcelona a 2-0 win to seal their 29th La Liga title. The Catalans have an unassailable 14-point lead with three games remaining. "Our season ends today. But we are here defending our badge. We have to play well until the end," Arbeloa said. Real ended their second consecutive season trophyless.

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Raphinha Calls Hansi Flick ‘Like a Father’ After Clasico Title Win

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Raphinha Calls Hansi Flick ‘Like a Father’ After Clasico Title Win

Raphinha returned from injury off the bench as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou to seal a second straight league title under Flick. “For me, Flick is like a father,” he said after the coach lost his father hours before the game. Raphinha added Flick “made me believe in myself again” after Barcelona’s historic Clasico clincher.

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Pep Guardiola Hints at Omar Marmoush Start for Manchester City

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Pep Guardiola Hints at Omar Marmoush Start for Manchester City

Guardiola said Marmoush could feature against Crystal Palace after scoring off the bench in City’s 3-0 win over Brentford. “I want to rotate the team,” he said, citing the FA Cup Final and Bournemouth trip inside seven days. Guardiola praised Marmoush’s “really good” goal rate, but noted City “normally play with just one striker.”

By Nischay Rathore

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