Unseen footage shows Mikel Arteta holding back coach in bust-up with Newcastle’s Joelinton

Ninety minutes was evidently not enough time for Arsenal and Newcastle to settle their differences on Sunday. The Gunners prevailed 2-1 at St James’ Park in an emotionally-charged match, but tensions remained high after the full-time whistle had sounded as Newcastle midfielder Joelinton took umbrage with the conduct of an Arsenal coach. What happened between Joelinton and an Arsenal coach? As Gunners boss Mikel Arteta shook hands with his opposite number in Eddie Howe and his assistant Jason Tindall, footage from The Sun captured a less friendly post-match scene only metres away. In the clip, a frustrated Joelinton is seen pushing away Arsenal first-team coach Manuel Molina. Molina had to be held back by Arteta before he was led away by another individual as Joelinton continued to point his finger in the coach’s direction. Even after the Brazilian moved away, he could still be seen visibly frustrated and pointing towards Molina, who had disappeared from view. It was the final flashpoint of a drama-riddled contest which Arsenal won in second-half stoppage time. What other controversies occurred in Arsenal’s win over Newcastle? The Gunners thought they earned a penalty in the 14th minute when Viktor Gyokeres was bundled over inside the box by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope. Referee Jarred Gillett pointed to the spot, but VAR instructed the Australian to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. The original decision was soon overturned as Pope was deemed to have won the ball. Nick Woltemade added to Arsenal’s early woes when he scored in the 34th minute to put the hosts in front. The Magpies’ record signing rose to head home from close range for his second league goal in three games. One duel between Woltemade and Gabriel had the German feeling a little worse for wearGetty But controversy would ensue just seconds after the contest resumed as Woltemade copped a stray elbow from Arsenal defender Gabriel amid his efforts to press the Gunners from the kick-off. The German did not go down – insisting he’s ‘not the type of player’ to do so – but was evidently frustrated as he tugged on Gabriel’s shorts and informed Gillett of what transpired. Luckily for Gabriel, Gillett was never asked by VAR to review the incident while Arteta said post-match he had not seen the infraction. But it looked like Gabriel’s luck had run out immediately after Gunners midfielder Mikel Merino’s 84th-minute equaliser. Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga crossed the ball but it smacked against the Brazilian defender’s hand. Despite the loud appeals of Elanga, his teammates and just about everyone crammed inside St James’ Park, Gillett remained unmoved until VAR told him to pause the game as a review took place. Gabriel looked poised to be the villain for Arsenal on Sunday…Getty Arsenal FC via GettyOnly to score a last-gasp winner to secure the Gunners a vital three points[/caption] There was no denying the ball hit Gabriel’s hand, but the centre-back was saved by VAR as it deemed the ball to have deflected off of his shin and onto his hand, meaning Gillett’s call of no penalty was correct. Of course, it had to be the Brazilian who had the final say in the contest as he rose highest to nod home Martin Odegaard’s corner in the 96th minute. Gabriel’s goal, which secured Arsenal a 2-1 victory, ensured the Gunners came back to win despite being behind at the interval for the first time since March 4 in 2023. Mikel Arteta reacts to thrilling win over Newcastle The win over the Magpies lifted Arsenal up into second place on 13 points, just two behind league leaders Liverpool who slipped to a 2-1 loss away to Crystal Palace on Saturday. Speaking after the contest, a ‘very proud’ Arteta hailed his side for how they competed against Newcastle and believes it will hold them in good stead going forward. “Yeah, the belief, the conviction of the team that we are and that we can play various types of games and the team still can deliver and win it in a convincing way,” Arteta said. talkSPORTArteta’s side are within touching distance of Liverpool as the October international break nears[/caption] “And for me today, it’s one of the most difficult grounds. “Again, praise Newcastle, the way they play, compete, how difficult it is to play in this place. “But the team really took the game to a different level, and I’m very proud to see that.”

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Unseen footage shows Mikel Arteta holding back coach in bust-up with Newcastle’s Joelinton

Ninety minutes was evidently not enough time for Arsenal and Newcastle to settle their differences on Sunday.

The Gunners prevailed 2-1 at St James’ Park in an emotionally-charged match, but tensions remained high after the full-time whistle had sounded as Newcastle midfielder Joelinton took umbrage with the conduct of an Arsenal coach.

What happened between Joelinton and an Arsenal coach?

As Gunners boss Mikel Arteta shook hands with his opposite number in Eddie Howe and his assistant Jason Tindall, footage from The Sun captured a less friendly post-match scene only metres away.

In the clip, a frustrated Joelinton is seen pushing away Arsenal first-team coach Manuel Molina.

Molina had to be held back by Arteta before he was led away by another individual as Joelinton continued to point his finger in the coach’s direction.

Even after the Brazilian moved away, he could still be seen visibly frustrated and pointing towards Molina, who had disappeared from view.

It was the final flashpoint of a drama-riddled contest which Arsenal won in second-half stoppage time.

What other controversies occurred in Arsenal’s win over Newcastle?

The Gunners thought they earned a penalty in the 14th minute when Viktor Gyokeres was bundled over inside the box by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.

Referee Jarred Gillett pointed to the spot, but VAR instructed the Australian to review the incident on the pitchside monitor.

The original decision was soon overturned as Pope was deemed to have won the ball.

Nick Woltemade added to Arsenal’s early woes when he scored in the 34th minute to put the hosts in front.

The Magpies’ record signing rose to head home from close range for his second league goal in three games.

One duel between Woltemade and Gabriel had the German feeling a little worse for wear

But controversy would ensue just seconds after the contest resumed as Woltemade copped a stray elbow from Arsenal defender Gabriel amid his efforts to press the Gunners from the kick-off.

The German did not go down – insisting he’s ‘not the type of player’ to do so – but was evidently frustrated as he tugged on Gabriel’s shorts and informed Gillett of what transpired.

Luckily for Gabriel, Gillett was never asked by VAR to review the incident while Arteta said post-match he had not seen the infraction.

But it looked like Gabriel’s luck had run out immediately after Gunners midfielder Mikel Merino’s 84th-minute equaliser.

Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga crossed the ball but it smacked against the Brazilian defender’s hand.

Despite the loud appeals of Elanga, his teammates and just about everyone crammed inside St James’ Park, Gillett remained unmoved until VAR told him to pause the game as a review took place.

Gabriel looked poised to be the villain for Arsenal on Sunday…

Only to score a last-gasp winner to secure the Gunners a vital three points[/caption]

There was no denying the ball hit Gabriel’s hand, but the centre-back was saved by VAR as it deemed the ball to have deflected off of his shin and onto his hand, meaning Gillett’s call of no penalty was correct.

Of course, it had to be the Brazilian who had the final say in the contest as he rose highest to nod home Martin Odegaard’s corner in the 96th minute.

Gabriel’s goal, which secured Arsenal a 2-1 victory, ensured the Gunners came back to win despite being behind at the interval for the first time since March 4 in 2023.

Mikel Arteta reacts to thrilling win over Newcastle

The win over the Magpies lifted Arsenal up into second place on 13 points, just two behind league leaders Liverpool who slipped to a 2-1 loss away to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Speaking after the contest, a ‘very proud’ Arteta hailed his side for how they competed against Newcastle and believes it will hold them in good stead going forward.

“Yeah, the belief, the conviction of the team that we are and that we can play various types of games and the team still can deliver and win it in a convincing way,” Arteta said.

Arteta’s side are within touching distance of Liverpool as the October international break nears[/caption]

“And for me today, it’s one of the most difficult grounds.

“Again, praise Newcastle, the way they play, compete, how difficult it is to play in this place.

“But the team really took the game to a different level, and I’m very proud to see that.”