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Redknapp Slams Arsenal's Set-Piece Failures After Newcastle Defeat

1/8/2025

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Jamie Redknapp didn't hold back in his criticism of Arsenal's set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, following the Gunners' disappointing 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final. He slammed Martin Odegaard's marking of Alexander Isak as "nonsensical." With 23 shots but no goals, Arsenal's defensive blunders handed Newcastle a significant advantage heading into the second leg.

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Jamie Redknapp didn't hold back in his criticism of Arsenal's set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, following the Gunners' disappointing 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final. He slammed Martin Odegaard's marking of Alexander Isak as "nonsensical." With 23 shots but no goals, Arsenal's defensive blunders handed Newcastle a significant advantage heading into the second leg.