Arteta and Arsenal ended the letter by emphasising the need for an improvement in standards of officiating. Part of section 13 reads: “With time to step back following the Match [Arteta] has spoken rationally and reasonably about the Comments and fully explained the context in which these should be considered.
“As well as underlining his respect for the match officials and for the FA and his desire to follow all applicable rules, [Arteta] has also emphasised his ongoing commitment to the improvement of standards with the aim of ensuring that any similar incidents are dealt with as efficiently and accurately as possible.”
Arteta risked a fine and a touchline ban for his comments. But he learnt on Wednesday that he will avoid any punishment.
He has already missed one match this season, having to watch the 1-0 loss to Aston Villa from the stands after receiving a third yellow card of the campaign in the dramatic late win at Luton.
