Newcastle release statement condemning racist abuse aimed at Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock after win over Arsenal

Newcastle have condemned the racist abuse sent to stars Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock following their win over Arsenal.

Both Magpies stars received the abuse on social media.

The club's statement read: «Newcastle United strongly condemns racist abuse sent to Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock via social media following Saturday’s victory over Arsenal.

»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.»

Former Gunners player Willock posted screenshots of the abuse he was sent on his Instagram account on to his story.

Both screenshots show messages featuring racial slurs.

«It's a game of football mate no need for this,» Willock wrote on the story.

He then reposted a photo of Newcastle fans previously holding up a large banner reading 'show racism the red card'.

Newcastle's 1-0 victory at St James' Park sparked debate due to the nature of Anthony Gordon's winning goal in the second half.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left furious as he believed VAR checks on three incidents around the goal should have seen the home side's winner ruled out.

The Gunners were also left unhappy after Guimaraes went flying into a challenge he missed before getting up and appearing to lead into a tackle on Jorginho with his forearm and elbow.

The challenge went to VAR but the Brazilian wasn't dismissed for serious foul play or carded, with him not going into the book until later on.

Taking to X after the game, the 25-year-old wrote: «What a result! Big performance for everyone and more 3 points at home.»