ARSENAL welcome Newcastle for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final TONIGHT. The Gunners will be looking to take a lead to what will be a raucous St James’ Park in four weeks’

Arsenal face a mountain to climb to reach the Carabao Cup final after being beaten 2-0 by Newcastle at the Emirates. The visitors turned in a superb display, resolute in their defending and then a real threat when the chance to came to attack as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put them in control of the tie.

Newcastle United won 2-0 at Arsenal in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset that gives the Magpies a sizable advantage before next month's second leg. Arsenal dominated the match in terms of shots and possession but were trailing by the 37th minute when Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead.

Newcastle will be missing some key players heading into Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal. Eddie Howe’s side head into the clash at the Emirates Stadium full of confidence, with Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Tottenham extending their winning streak to six games across all competitions.