Jamie Redknapp labels Arsenal a 'tough watch' after West Ham defeat as he says their failings this season have been 'self-inflicted'

Jamie Redknapp ripped into Arsenal following Saturday's shock defeat at home to West Ham, saying they've really failed to take their opportunity this season.

The Gunners had the chance to close the gap to Liverpool to five points but produced a turgid display at the Emirates.

Devoid of attacking threat, Mikel Arteta's side created very little with Jarrod Bowen scoring the only goal of the game.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: 'I think they've (Arsenal) been a tough watch. I've never really seen that fluidity, the movement, the excitement about their play.

'They've got sort of bogged down with set pieces and everything's about that. And it's been a tough watch for them, you know.

'And especially this year where they would have felt, you know, with Manchester City struggling so much, this is our opportunity. They're really not taking it.

Jamie Redknapp ripped into Arsenal following Saturday's shock defeat at home to West Ham

Mikel Arteta's side missed the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool

'And I know they've got injuries, but you can see he's bringing Declan Rice off at the end of it. It was I don't know how many minutes to go, but he's bringing him off in the game.

'He can't find that rhythm in the team that he wants. He's got his own way of playing, and he's sort of trying to do it and he wants to win so much and he's getting a little bit too nervous. That transmits to the fans. He's got to try and stay calm and just get some rhythm going.

'Forget Liverpool right now, just make sure that they start getting some rhythm, winning some games.

'You said they got Nottingham Forest in midweek? I mean, I couldn't think of a tougher place to go right now, that's really difficult for them. They've got to find a way.

'A lot of it's been self inflicted, I think, when I look at Arsenal. It's very easy to blame everyone else, but the performances fundamentally haven't been good enough so far.'