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‘A great day for us’ – Arteta on Arsenal’s 5-1 humbling of Man City

Newcastle United host Arsenal in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final when the teams clash at St. James’ Park this evening.

Eddie Howe’s men triumphed 2-0 in the first leg in an impressive victory away from home with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon scoring either side of half-time to give the Magpies a decent aggregate lead heading into this match. However, Newcastle have lost two of their last three matches and come into the game on the back of a 2-1 defeat at home versus Fulham. This slight dip in form may be concerning as they face a confident Arsenal side.

Mikel Arteta’s men defeated Manchester City 5-1 in their last outing extending their unbeaten run to six games. They are staying in touch with Liverpool in the Premier League title race and will bring a determined focus to overturn the deficit.

Follow all the action from St. James’ Park with our live blog below:

Arsenal team to face Newcastle

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli

Mike Jones5 February 2025 19:02

Can Newcastle beat Arsenal three times in a row?

Newcastle have won four of their last seven meetings with Arsenal in all competitions, as many as they had in their previous 45.

They’ve never beaten the Gunners in three different matches in a single campaign before.

Mike Jones5 February 2025 18:55

Newcastle vs Arsenal

Newcastle are aiming to reach the League Cup final for the third time, progressing from both of their semi-final ties in 1975/76 and 2022/23.

They’ve won both of their previous semi-final home legs.

Mike Jones5 February 2025 18:45

Can Newcastle reach the final?

Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final two years ago in what was their first Wembley final visit since the 1999 FA Cup final.

They faced Manchester United who ran out 2-0 winners in Erik ten Hag’s first year in charge extending Newcastle's long wait for a trophy.

Howe’s men are primed to make it to Wembley again and anything but defeat by three goals or more will give them a chance to reach the showpiece match.

Mike Jones5 February 2025 18:40

Newcastle condemn ‘appalling racist abuse’ aimed at Joe Willock on social media

Newcastle United have notified police after midfielder Joe Willock found himself the target of an “appalling” racist online attack on Saturday evening.

The 25-year-old revealed he was abused on Instagram in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat by Fulham at St James’ Park, the Magpies’ second in succession following Bournemouth’s 4-1 victory on Tyneside two weeks earlier.

Newcastle condemn ‘appalling racist abuse’ aimed at Joe Willock on social media

The 25-year-old revealed he was abused on Instagram in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat by Fulham

Mike Jones5 February 2025 18:30

'We're at the halfway point'

Eddie Howe isn’t letting his Newcastle players get ahead of themselves due to their lead and has stressed the semi-final tie is only at the halfway stage.

Howe said: “My message is we are at the halfway point in the tie. Against any opposition, the game is still very much alive.

“We have to do our part but I think the quality of Arsenal and the team they have, we have to be on our guard.

"We have to approach the game in a really positive and aggressive way, try to be ourselves in every moment and there will be no deviation from that. We are in a good position and need to make the most of every opportunity.”

Mike Jones