Arsenal 'strangled by fear' - but Eze offers X-Factor
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Jamie Redknapp praised Eberechi Eze for his match-winning contribution against Newcastle but said Arsenal looked "strangled by fear" in the edgy victory at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal looked 'strangled by fear' against Newcastle, says Jamie Redknapp, but Eberechi Eze brings X-factor Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win over Newcastle; Eberechi Eze's stunning goal was the difference; England international was forced off, along with Kai Havertz, but said his withdrawal was just a precaution Jamie Redknapp Football Expert & Columnist Saturday 25 April 2026 21:45, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Paul Merson and Jamie Redknapp praise Arsenal's game-winner Eberechi Eze Jamie Redknapp praised Eberechi Eze for his match-winning contribution against Newcastle but said Arsenal looked "strangled by fear" in the edgy victory at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal went back above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League thanks to Eze's superb ninth-minute strike from outside the box following a well-worked short corner routine. But the Gunners struggled for long periods of the game after that, losing Kai Havertz to an injury in the first half before Eze had to be withdrawn early in the second. Eze said his exit was just precautionary while Arteta played down the severity of both issues in his post-match press conference as Arsenal celebrated a narrow victory which could have turned out differently if not for a glaring miss by Newcastle's Yoane Wissa. As it happened | Teams | Match stats Live Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlights Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone 📱 No Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle Arsenal's sloppy performance made for a nervy atmosphere inside the Emirates Stadium. Speaking on Sky Sports , Redknapp felt the home side were impacted by the pressure of the title race. He said: "You can tell yourself all you like that pressure is a privilege. 'We are giving ourselves su...
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