Newcastle release statement condemning racist abuse of two players after controversial Arsenal win
Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes was subjected to racist abuse after his side's win over Arsenal
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Newcastle have released a statement condemning the racist abuse of Joe Willock and Bruno Guimaraes following their controversial 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
The Toon picked up all three points courtesy of a goal from Anthony Gordon.
But the match was a chaotic one with tempers flaring up on both sides.
Guimaraes angered Arsenal and their supporters after appearing to elbow Jorginho, with Newcastle previously enraged at a tackle by Kai Havertz.
Newcastle star Joe Willock was also targeted by fans online after Arsenal win
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And both the Brazil international and Willock were subjected to racist abuse on social media in the aftermath of the win.
Newcastle have now released a statement on their official abuse.
They have insisted they will stand by and support their two players, while also vowing to hold those responsible to account.
"Newcastle United strongly condemns racist abuse sent to Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock via social media following Saturday's victory over Arsenal," they wrote.
"Our message is clear. There is no room for racism in football or society.
"We are providing support to Bruno and Joe and will work with relevant authorities and social media platforms to identify those responsible so that they can be held to account."
Many football fans feel Arsenal were unlucky to lose the match on Tyneside.
Supporters, players and manager Mikel Arteta were left furious after Gordon's winner was allowed to stand.
The ball appeared to go out of play in the build-up, while Arsenal players also complained that Gordon was offside.
It took VAR officials four minutes to decide to give the goal and spark wild celebrations in the home stands.
Arteta was livid at full time and told Sky Sports: “I have praised my players for the performance and the way that we played - we didn’t deserve to lose the match.
“We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing.
"It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”
When asked if he'd be taking up his frustrations and complaints with the PGMOL, the Spaniard added: "Yeah.
"We will be taking it for many months.
"There is so much at stake and we put in so many hours.
“I am here to represent the football club and to get my team to compete at the highest level.
"The margins are so small. It’s a disgrace. It’s embarrassing.
"That’s how I feel and that’s how everyone feels in that room [the dressing room].
“You cannot imagine the amount of messages that we’ve got saying ‘this cannot continue’. It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry, embarrassing.
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Newcastle star Anthony Gordon celebrates his controversial winner against Arsenal on Saturday night
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“When you look at the images, honestly I don’t know how to feel.
“I am wasting my time, we are wasting out time. I don’t want to be in the hands of [other] people.
“It is difficult enough to come up against this team [Newcastle]. They are a really good team.”
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