Arsenal have backed Mikel Arteta after his VAR tirade (Image: Getty)

David Seaman believes Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have rightly criticized the “appalling and frustrating” mistakes made by referees and VAR.

Arteta was furious after VAR failed to recognize Newcastle United’s winning goal against the Gunners last Saturday.

Anthony Gordon fired the ball over the line in the 64th minute at St James’ Park as VAR officials looked for three separate errors – when the ball went out of play in the build-up, when Joelinton fouled Gabriel Magalhaes and then Gordon himself went wrong. being offside. .

Although Arteta’s comments were widely condemned, Arsenal stood by their manager and released a statement calling the caretaker manager “unacceptable”.

While many continue to criticize the manager and the club for their handling of the incident, Seaman has assured them of his full support.

“Newcastle’s goal is frightening. “I just don’t know what the VAR thought of it,” the legendary Gunners goalkeeper told Weddensites.nl.

“They said they saw no reason not to recognize the goal. Well, I may have seen three!

Anthony Gordon scored the highly controversial goal against Arsenal (Photo: Getty)

“The ball comes in and yes.” [David] Raya misses it, but it’s a clear foul from Joelinton on Gabriel. Offside, maybe the ball went parallel. Fine. But it wasn’t just a foul, it could have been a handball.

“It was so obvious and I can completely understand Mikel Arteta’s frustration because it happens too often and not just against Arsenal. It’s just so frustrating.”

“I think it’s great that Arsenal are supporting Arteta’s criticism because it was the manager’s passion and that’s what the fans want to see.”

“He just highlights mistakes.” He doesn’t make it personal. Hopefully the more he highlights mistakes, the better they will clean up and move on.”

There was also discussion about whether Arsenal and Newcastle were down to ten men after Kai Havertz recklessly challenged Sean Longstaff and Bruno Guimaraes punched Jorginho in the head.

And after the Magpies midfielder was later shown a yellow card for a similar offence, there was a strong feeling that the Brazilian was lucky to still be on the pitch.

“It’s certainly yellow and almost red because he deliberately puts his arm there and he doesn’t have to,” Seaman said of the foul.

“I can understand the one next to where he was booked better because that’s where he puts his hand and anticipates the contact. But when your hand is up there’s always the risk of him hitting someone in the face.”

“I think Havertz was lucky to stay on the field.”