Pundit tips Arsenal ‘to crumble’ against Newcastle under ‘pressure’ of top-four race

Jamie O’Hara has tipped Arsenal “to crumble” against Newcastle United tonight as they compete with Tottenham for fourth position.

Spurs beat the Gunners 3-0 in their crucial north London derby last Thursday and backed it up with a 1-0 win against Burnley over the weekend.

Arsenal travel to Newcastle tonight with their destiny still in their own hands despite Tottenham moving two points clear of them in the table.

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And former Spurs midfielder O’Hara is tipping Arsenal to fold under the pressure as they travel to St James’ Park tonight.

O’Hara told talkSPORT: “Arsenal are going to crumble tonight. Howay the lads. I’m very confident Newcastle will get a result tonight. It’s pressure time for Arsenal and it’s a tough game.

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“We saw yesterday with Tottenham, that was a tough afternoon. The pressure was on and there were nervy moments. Arsenal have to win and it’s a big, big night.”

O’Hara thinks Mikel Arteta’s ability to get the current Arsenal team challenging for the top four is “incredible”.

He added: “This is a tough game. Newcastle have been in great form with Eddie Howe and fair play to Arsenal, they’ve given themselves a chance. Their destiny is still in their hands, they win all their games then they’re in the top four, simple