Stephen Kelly Hails Arsenal's 'Sensational' Display in Dominant 4-1 Win Over Newcastle

Former Fulham and Tottenham defender Stephen Kelly praised Arsenal’s “sensational” first-half performance in their 4-1 victory over Newcastle. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily podcast, Kelly highlighted Arsenal’s energy, pressing and passing noting that they overwhelmed Newcastle and set the tone early on.

Despite a midweek Champions League loss to Porto, Kelly commended Arsenal’s ability to bounce back and emphasized their strong reaction to a challenging week. He characterized the game as one of the most one-sided first halves he had seen in a long time and credited Arsenal for their high pressing and intent to regain possession.