Despite these frustrations, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opted to remain above the fray. When confronted with questions about the alleged referee bias, he dismissed the idea of a conspiracy. As reported by The Sun, Arteta stated, “No, because every club has got its history and they have games and situations and comments. That is part of the game and we have to understand it as it is.” He emphasized the inevitability of differing opinions surrounding officiating decisions and the nature of criticism in football, noting that “there are always going to be opinions about our jobs, that’s normal.”
Arteta’s perspective suggests a belief in the integrity of officiating, encouraging a focus on performance rather than getting caught up in conspiracy theories. While fans may feel aggrieved by the decisions that have gone against their team, Arteta’s comments highlight the reality that all teams experience contentious calls and that such situations are an inherent part of the sport.
As the season progresses, Arsenal needs to channel their frustrations into positive performances on the pitch. By concentrating on their game and avoiding distractions, they can better navigate the challenges presented by officiating and aim for success in their campaign. Ultimately, while the discourse around refereeing decisions is likely to continue, maintaining focus on their objectives will serve Arsenal best as they strive for consistency and results.
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The EPL referee and the VAR are against Arsenal this season. If not for them. Arsenal football club would’ve not drop a points this season in EPL. They hate Arsenal. The players look better on the pitch of play. Trying too win every game. But, the officiating of referee and VAR will go against them not too win that game. This is very unfair from referee and the VAR. They are Haters too Arsenal football club. If it is EPL referee, and VAR are those that are officiating Arsenal matches in the Champions league. They would’ve eliminated Arsenal out of the Champion league. You see what Arsenal players are playing in Champions league. They played good football and good officiating. But, in the EPL. Good football. But, very unfair officiating too kill theirs good football and makes them drop points. This is Arsenal season too win a Slyverwer. The question is. Why the EPL officiating hate Arsenal.
There is bo such thing as Referees or any Footballing organisation being biased agaijst us.
It seems like this victimhood mentality is not just prevalent in our own fanbase. All the other club fans seem to think that they are the victims and everyone is out there to get them.
It’s quite a phenomenon.
Yes, I agree with that and have said so in other posts.
You cannot go onto a fan site of any another club and not find similar posts going on about bias against that club.
I think that, in Arsenal’s case, it’s down to deep and underlying insecurity around the prospects of Arsenal trophy success.
Unfortunately, Arsenal is not successful, in contemporary terms, when compared to others in the EPL. As we know, they haven’t won the title since 2003-4 season and the F A Cup since 2020 – and no European trophies, of course.
Coming close to the title in the last two seasons but still not winning it has exacerbated this insecurity in my opinion so anything that can be used to explain away another (possible) failure is pounced upon – “it’s referees”, “it’s VAR”, “it’s a conspiracy” etc. etc. Actually, it’s a shame.