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What's even more unique is that the match between Arsenal vs Newcastle ended without anyone scoring a goal, so there was no additional number of goals for the two teams and that was also an influence for other teams who were following Arsenal at the top of the standings. One more thing is that Newcastle's own number of points is the same as that of Manchester United even though Newcastle have played 18 times and that will be a huge motivation for Manchester United to take the top three from Newcastle.

Arteta argued that Arsenal should be given two penalties which could help them to beat Newcastle United. Anyway it is a controversy only and the match ended, result is final. Nothing can be changed and both team must move onward to continue fighting for their aims in this season.

With Arsenal, it's a trophy and with Newcastle United, it is a position inside top four in order to have a first season in Champions League in their history. They have never been qualified for Champions League.

The referee's decision cannot be contested, especially now that there is VAR technology to review anything that happens on the field that is outside of the referee's monitoring. Arteta had to be content to see his team draw and lose two points against Newcastle. I think this draw is very fair for both teams, Arsenal have fought hard by dominating the match to get the win, while Newcastle managed to close all the gaps that made Arsenal players frustrated by not being able to break through the solid defense built by Newcastle players. Arsenal and Newcastle certainly want to win in this Big Match match, but whatever the result must be accepted.

There is a contestable penalty decision waive off by the VAR though referee was not called that was in favor of Newcastle Dan Burn pulled back Gabriel when Arsenal was awarded a free-kick, however the second hand ball wasn't a penalty, I believe Arteta was not contended with a draw that is why he was furious and very bitter with the referee decision which almost resulted into a confrontation with Edward Howe at the sideline, Arteta should know that Arsenal can't win all matches but they have to be very consistent with their performances week in week out to maintain their first position on the table.