Mikel Arteta in trouble! Arsenal boss charged with misconduct by FA over 'disgrace' comments made after Newcastle defeat and controversial Anthony Gordon goal

Anthony Gordon scored a controversial second-half winner for the Magpies, despite a lengthy VAR check whose audio has since been made public by PGMOL. Arteta didn't hold back in his criticisms of officials after the match, and the Gunners boss has now paid the price, with the FA releasing a statement on Thursday.

Arteta now has until November 21 to issue a response. Arsenal actually backed their manager's rant initially, releasing a statement to that effect, but it now remains to be seen what kind of punishment will be handed out. The Spaniard could face a touchline ban and a fine.

The FA's statement read: "Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal's Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November.

"It's alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute. Mikel Arteta has until Tuesday 21 November to provide a response to the charge."

Arsenal's players are currently on international duty. They face Brentford on November 25th.