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Mikel Arteta insists he will continue to \u2018talk loudly\u2019 about VAR until the situation improves (Owen Humphreys\/PA)<\/p>\n
The statement has been criticised in some quarters with Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville labelling it \u201cdangerous\u201d.<\/p>\n
Arteta, though, believes it does not legitimise those who abuse referees for perceived poor decision-making against the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, the support we have given to everybody is not going to change. I will be in meetings trying to reinforce that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not the topic. Everyone wants the same thing, but we have to understand that we (managers) have to be there.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a duty to express how we feel with all the evidence we have and the history of what happened.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to stand for our people, our values and who we are. When the club has done it, it\u2019s been in very specific moments for the right reasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt shows the unity and understanding that is within the club to position ourselves in a really clear and honest way. That\u2019s our duty as a club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arteta was speaking ahead of Arsenal\u2019s Champions League clash against Sevilla, where victory on Wednesday night could see his side qualify for the knockout stages with two Group B games to go.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe moment you have a chance in football to put it to bed, do it,\u201d he said of wrapping up qualification early.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to do a lot of things right tomorrow to earn the right to win it and against a really good team with enormous experience in this competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to prove it tomorrow in front of our people how excited we are to play that game and what it means for us.\u201d<\/p>\n