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Follow live as Arsenal look to overturn a two-goal deficit against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final
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Ed Mackey·Live Reporter
Newcastle vs Arsenal: All you need to know
Newcastle United host Arsenal in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tonight, with their sights set on a place in the final.
Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon led Eddie Howe's men to a shock 2-0 victory in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium and they will be looking to protect that advantage in front of their own fans this evening.
But Mikel Arteta's side are riding high on confidence after thrashing Premier League champions Manchester City 5-1 on Sunday. The winner of this semi-final will face either Liverpool or Tottenham in next month's Wembley final.
7m agoAmy Lawrence·Arsenal Correspondent
Arsenal’s humiliation of Man City was glorious
Arsenal's performance against Manchester City made it clear that the scars from recent battles between the sides were still raw.
In the end, they humiliated a team who have often tormented them.
This was more than a win — it was a result to give Arsenal a psychological edge.
Can they capitalise on that edge tonight against Newcastle?
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20m agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
Last time out: Arsenal thrash Manchester City
Five-one. The scoreline that will echo in the nightmares of Manchester City fans who saw their side soundly thrashed by Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
A defensive mistake gifted Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard a goal inside two minutes, and though Erling Haaland equalised in the second half with a towering header, the hosts' response was swift and merciless.
Thomas Partey scored just 38 seconds after the leveller, with academy products Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri adding to the rout either side of a Kai Havertz finish.
Arsenal could scarcely come into today's match in better form.
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36m agoEd Mackey·Live Reporter
Early Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta is still without the same four players that have been sidelined for some time now.
Those players are Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu (all knee).
With Saka and Jesus, in particular, facing months rather than weeks in the physio room, Arteta was able to deliver some more positive news regarding White.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Arsenal manager said: “No (injury) news from the game against City and Ben is still out. Hopefully after the break he will be available.”
The 'break' in question is warm-weather training in Dubai as Arsenal are not in action until February 15 after today.
52m agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
And when is the final?
The winners today have more than a month to wait until they contest the final.
The Carabao Cup showpiece is at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 16.
1h agoEd Mackey·Live Reporter
Liverpool and Tottenham in semi-final action tomorrow
The second of the two semi-finals comes 24 hours after this one.
Liverpool host Tottenham in a beautifully poised tie after a late Lucas Bergvall strike gave Ange Postecoglou's side a 1-0 lead to protect at Anfield.
We will, of course, be covering that live on The Athletic, so make sure to join us again this time tomorrow!
1h agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
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1h agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
Hosting the match today
St James' Park, Newcastle
On Tyneside in the north-east of England lies the home of Newcastle United since 1892.
With a capacity of 52,305, it's the eighth-largest football stadium in England and, with its high, steep banks of supporters, one of the most unique places to play (and support) in English football.
Even on a chilly Wednesday evening, with work the next day for many fans, you expect a blazing atmosphere to warm the spirits tonight.
2h agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
How to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal
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2h agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
What time does Newcastle vs Arsenal kick off?
The action begins at 8pm local time (GMT). That works out as 3pm ET and 12pm PT.
2h agoMax Mathews·Live Reporter
Welcome to our Carabao Cup semi-final live coverage!
Hello everyone and welcome to The Athletic as we take you through the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg between Newcastle and Arsenal.
On the line: a spot in the final, and a chance to secure the first silverware of the 2024-25 season.
Newcastle won the first leg 2-0 in north London, meaning they have a significant buffer to defend in front of their own fans today. They are the favourites.
But Arsenal will be keen to have something to say about that...
So stick with us from now as we take you up to kick-off and through what promises to be a feisty and fiercely competitive match!
Game Details
Location
St. James' Park
Officials
Simon Hooper (referee)
Adrian Holmes (assistant)
Simon Long (assistant)
Thomas Bramall (fourth)
John Brooks (var)
Nicholas Hopton (assistant)
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