Fans on Twitter blamed the referee for ruining the game during Arsenal's goalless Premier League draw against Newcastle United. The clash between the two sides in the top four was a tightly contested one.Despite enjoying 67% possession, the Gunners couldn't find the back of the net against Newcastle. Fans, however, are convinced that Mikel Arteta's side should have been awarded a penalty for Dan Burn's challenge on Gabriel Magalhaes.The Magpies' defense was rock solid throughout the game and Nick Pope pulled off a stunning save to deny Eddie Nketiah a late winner.The officials were criticized on Twitter for their failure to take control of the game as many opined there was constant fouling and time wasting throughout the match. Referee Andrew Madley showed nine yellow cards during the encounter.Here are some of the reactions from Twitter after Arsenal's Premier League clash against Newcastle United:Has the Referee or VAR made a poor decision?@PoorEPLrefereesYes, that should have been a penalty to Arsenal as Dan Burn clearly drags down Gabriel by the shirt in the box1702272Yes, that should have been a penalty to Arsenal as Dan Burn clearly drags down Gabriel by the shirt in the box https://t.co/Egsc9V71RbP™@SemperFiArsenalHow is this not a penalty???45236How is this not a penalty??? https://t.co/U7jxvf31enPain In The Arsenal@PainInThArsenalZinchenko's reaction is all of us right now659Zinchenko's reaction is all of us right nowJames Benge@jamesbengeEvery Newcastle player was level with or behind their 18 yard line there. Arsenal thudding their head against a brick wall on occasion.11811Every Newcastle player was level with or behind their 18 yard line there. Arsenal thudding their head against a brick wall on occasion.P™@SemperFiArsenalThe best league in the world has the worst referees spoiling it. Absolutely clueless display56844The best league in the world has the worst referees spoiling it. Absolutely clueless displayHas the Referee or VAR made a poor decision?@PoorEPLrefereesAndy Madley has had an absolutely horrendous display tonight in this Arsenal vs Newcastle fixture. Far too many bookings and has lost all control of the game77870Andy Madley has had an absolutely horrendous display tonight in this Arsenal vs Newcastle fixture. Far too many bookings and has lost all control of the gameAFTV@AFTVMedia87' | Eddie... so close to breaking the deadlock inside the box 0-0 | #AFC #Arsenal #ARSNEW87487' | Eddie... so close to breaking the deadlock inside the box 😢 🔴 0-0 ⚫️ | #AFC #Arsenal #ARSNEWＬｏｆｉ Ｖａｎ Ｇａａｌ@199FootballRamsdale on corners.#ARSNEW #ArsenalNewcastle #Arsenal8Ramsdale on corners.#ARSNEW #ArsenalNewcastle #Arsenal https://t.co/Pd0zSvWYr1Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT@3cbPerformanceIf this was FIFA extra time rules, this might’ve been a clear 20 minutes#arsenal #arsnew675If this was FIFA extra time rules, this might’ve been a clear 20 minutes#arsenal #arsnewIvan 🇸🇮 #XaviOut #WembySZN@FCB_Ivan1Odegaard just because you wear #8 at Arsenal and you're left footed doesn't mean you can pass like him mfr, relax with those chip passesOdegaard just because you wear #8 at Arsenal and you're left footed doesn't mean you can pass like him mfr, relax with those chip passes https://t.co/Ix6qVVuIFxOdds WareHouse@OddsVillageArsenal …405Arsenal … https://t.co/5pYyuGuhj2LiveScore@livescoreWhat a save from Pope to deny Nketiah a dramatic late winner for Arsenal #ARSNEW653What a save from Pope to deny Nketiah a dramatic late winner for Arsenal 👏#ARSNEW https://t.co/LGBnr8L7wmAndrew 🍻@AndyArsenal17No wonder Newcastle don’t concede. Every time they lose possession they put every single player behind the ball. Fair play it’s frustrating but effective.9No wonder Newcastle don’t concede. Every time they lose possession they put every single player behind the ball. Fair play it’s frustrating but effective. https://t.co/BUZkL3ctDFB/R Football@brfootballArsenal vs. Newcastle:2109180Arsenal vs. Newcastle: https://t.co/v98X1Ceg5VP™@SemperFiArsenalTimewasting, rotational fouling at every given opportunity, surrounding the referee at every given opportunity and making sure an Arsenal player is booked.Newcastle have turned into Stoke City of the 2000's.32753Timewasting, rotational fouling at every given opportunity, surrounding the referee at every given opportunity and making sure an Arsenal player is booked.Newcastle have turned into Stoke City of the 2000's.Ölele | Deep Throat Sauce🦅🎙🇬🇭@OleleSalvadorLOL Arsenal & Newcastle playing like the top 2 teams in the Premier League and I can’t even be shocked! They both have been rock solid in attack and defense🥲338LOL Arsenal & Newcastle playing like the top 2 teams in the Premier League and I can’t even be shocked! They both have been rock solid in attack and defense🥲Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳@sri_ashutosh08Arsenal fans to Referee after match #ARSNEW395Arsenal fans to Referee after match #ARSNEW https://t.co/k87nqCaUawArthur Clue Arsenal@_23FootballYeah sure no problem! 8526Yeah sure no problem! 👍 😅 https://t.co/Buhyjh2S11Denzel 🇦🇷@DzenoYSLArsenal just got robbed so bad wtf do you even have VAR if you're not going to use it?Arsenal just got robbed so bad wtf do you even have VAR if you're not going to use it?Mr. Koolest 🥷🏿@___STxNGood result for Howe & men,better one for Manchester City. Dropped points for Arsenal #ARSNEW1Good result for Howe & men,better one for Manchester City. Dropped points for Arsenal #ARSNEWHotspur Edition@HotspurEditionThese Arsenal players and manager are truly embarrassing you know. What the fuck am I watching on my screen the way they’re reacting with that penalty appeal?22These Arsenal players and manager are truly embarrassing you know. What the fuck am I watching on my screen the way they’re reacting with that penalty appeal?𝙘𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨 🇺🇸🇵🇱@mutd_christhese arsenal fans only whine, they’re so frustrating to watch1these arsenal fans only whine, they’re so frustrating to watchCharlie@TheChief657Chanting "V-A-R" might be a new low for Arsenal fans. The handball rule is ridiculous but have some self respect ladsChanting "V-A-R" might be a new low for Arsenal fans. The handball rule is ridiculous but have some self respect ladsTom Meiring@TomMeiringArsenal bunch of babies. Such theatrics 🙄🤦🏽‍♂️Arsenal bunch of babies. Such theatrics 🙄🤦🏽‍♂️Westie@MrProWestieCome on… If Rashford has his goal chalked off against Wolves for handball, how is that not a penalty for Arsenal?!91Come on… If Rashford has his goal chalked off against Wolves for handball, how is that not a penalty for Arsenal?!Michael Riba@CoachRibaThere hasn't been one dead ball in favor of Arsenal that Newcastle didn't kick away to waste time. #ARSNEWThere hasn't been one dead ball in favor of Arsenal that Newcastle didn't kick away to waste time. #ARSNEWARDENT GOONER@saltimes@Arsenal Referee ruined the game for us.5225@Arsenal Referee ruined the game for us.Stephen A. Smith Burner’s Burner Parody@TheSASBurner@Arsenal What an infuriating watch even the subs “warming up” finding a way to get in on the time wasting 🤣🤣1962@Arsenal What an infuriating watch even the subs “warming up” finding a way to get in on the time wasting 🤣🤣سعود التميمي ⅌.@sll_777@Arsenal Wasting time, aggressive rotational fouling, cheating the referee, falling to the ground every minuteNewcastle is the worst football team100546@Arsenal Wasting time, aggressive rotational fouling, cheating the referee, falling to the ground every minuteNewcastle is the worst football teamAdeel@GoonerA7@Arsenal Absolute Robberyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!@Arsenal Absolute Robberyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!Arsenal remain at the top of the Premier League table despite their draw against Newcastle UnitedArsenal FC v Newcastle United - Premier LeagueA draw against Newcastle United certainly wasn't the start to 2023 that Arsenal would have hoped for. Despite the disappointing result, Mikel Arteta's side remain at the top of the Premier League table.The Gunners now have 44 points on the board from 17 games. They hold an eight-point lead over second-placed Manchester city. Pep Guardiola's men, however, have played a game less than the Gunners.Newcastle United, meanwhile, sit in third spot with 35 points on the board after 18 games. They are level with Manchester United on points but Erik ten Hag's side have played a game-in-hand. Arteta expected a tough clash against Newcastle, as he said beforehand (via Football.London):"A very good team. Very well coached. I think what Eddie has done in that short period of time, you look at the numbers, it’s incredible. Big credit to him and his coaching staff. Then they have created a belief, a big momentum around the team that they play the same way against any opponent. We are going to play at home in front of our crowd and we’re looking forward to it."The Gunners will next play Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup on January 9.