Alan Shearer offered a concise two-word response to Mikel Arteta’s fiery press conference following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Shearer retaliated after Arteta criticized Newcastle’s goal, labeling it as an “absolute disgrace.”
The goal, scored by Anthony Gordon, was surrounded by controversy, with a prolonged VAR check comprising three separate stages. The first stage assessed whether Joe Willock had kept the ball in play during the buildup, the second considered a potential foul on Gabriel, and the third examined Gordon’s possible offside position. After a five-minute pause, the goal was allowed, extending Newcastle’s unbeaten Premier League streak to seven matches.
Arteta expressed his frustration during his post-match press conference, describing the situation as “incredible” and “an absolute disgrace.” He went on to stress that the goal should not have stood for multiple reasons and questioned the credibility of the Premier League as the best in the world, ending with an apology.
What was ? https://t.co/J1Z5eUqC4H
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) November 4, 2023
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker relayed Arteta’s remarks to Shearer, who responded sharply with a simple “what was?” The former Magpies legend, watching the game from a pub, shared his thoughts during the evening.
Shearer also raised concerns about the lengthy delay in awarding the goal and celebrated Newcastle’s victory with a spirited “Keeeeeeeemmmooonnnn TOON TOON black & white army” post after the match.