Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his team rally for three points against a top-six rival in a 2-1 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday, but he may have a lot of negative thoughts on offer for the press in his post-match reaction.

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Arteta spent extended portions of the first half protesting various calls that did not go in Arsenal’s favor, so his postmatch press conference could be spectacular.

There were several flashpoints in the first half:

Arsenal had a penalty overturned when it was determined that Nick Pope flicked the ball away from Viktor Gyokeres before flattening the big forward.

Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade had a hand on Gabriel Magalhaes lower back when he leapt to head home a corner kick. Gabrie

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