MIKEL ARTETA is calling for patience with VAR — as he awaits his fate for criticising the technology.
The Gunners boss will find out next week if he faces any punishment for labelling a decision that cost his side “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.
But a month on from his rant after a controversial Anthony Gordon goal gave Newcastle a 1-0 win over his side, Arteta has softened his view.
The Spaniard said: “I think we can improve it. We’re trying to do that.
“All those things that are happening I think are probably necessary to improve it and we have to take it that way.
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“Technology is taking a huge responsibility in games and it needs time.
“If we use it the right way, we are listening to people, we are open, we are humble and we are trying to be constructive, I think we will get to a really, really good place."
Gary O’Neil, who takes Wolves to the Emirates tomorrow, asked “what is the point” of VAR after a string of decisions went against his side in Monday’s 3-2 loss at Fulham.
Arteta said the issue has come up in conversation with other bosses.
He added: “I have sympathy with all my colleagues because I know how beautiful and how challenging the job is.
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“Those moments in front of the camera are not easy ones.
“We talk about many things. That’s one of those because it has a huge impact on results and our job depends on that.”
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