Newcastle predicted lineup vs Arsenal - Carabao Cup | OneFootball

Newcastle United took a giant leap towards the Carabao Cup final by beating Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates, but there's still plenty of work for the Magpies to do on Wednesday night.

Back-to-back defeats at St. James' Park means tension is bound to prevail over the Toon Army as a buoyant Gunners visit Tyneside.

With Arsenal rediscovering their scoring touch in the wake of their first leg defeat, Newcastle's 2-0 lead suddenly doesn't appear so large. An early goal for the visitors and the momentum of the tie will shift drastically in the north Londoners' favour.

Eddie Howe will aim to oversee a stress-free evening bereft of drama, and here's the starting lineup he could pick for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Newcastle predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-3-3)

Newcastle secured a 2-0 win at the Emirates in the first leg / Alex Pantling/GettyImages

GK: Nick Pope - Martin Dubravka has done an admirable job between the sticks over the past couple of months, but it's time for Pope to regain his number one status having recovered from injury.

RB: Tino Livramento - The young right-back hasn't had the best time of it as of late, but he has produced some excellent performances against the Gunners over the past couple of seasons. Veteran Kieran Trippier is an alternative.

CB: Fabian Schar - Schar was suspended for the first leg but is eligible to return on Wednesday night. Sven Botman could tempt Howe given the Magpies' recent defensive issues.

CB: Dan Burn - The towering defender has enjoyed a superb season and he has a crucial role to play on Tyneside. Newcastle will aim to force Arsenal into a crossing barrage.

LB: Lewis Hall - The England international could go face-to-face with Arsenal's blossoming teenager Ethan Nwaneri on Wednesday night having locked up Bukayo Saka back in November.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes - Guimaraes was also suspended for the 2-0 win at the start of the year, and Newcastle desperately need to very best of the Brazilian here given Arsenal's ability to force turnovers high up the pitch.

CM: Sandro Tonali - Newcastle's engine room is at its best when Tonali's purring, and he's a shoo-in to be included in Howe's starting lineup despite the lack of respite.

CM: Joelinton - Joelinton has struggled for form over the past few weeks and is a doubt for Wednesday after limping off at the weekend. However, he is a man capable of ruffling this Arsenal team and has a big role to play in preserving Newcastle's advantage.

RW: Jacob Murphy - The selfless winger is doubtlessly winger Newcastle can upgrade on, but the Magpies won't be bolstering their frontline until the summer. Has recorded seven goal contributions in his previous nine appearances.

ST: Alexander Isak - Isak's the primary reason Newcastle have a comfortable lead in this tie, and a similar showing from the Swede on Wednesday will ensure the Magpies are playing in next month's final under the arch.

LW: Anthony Gordon - The scorer of Newcastle's second in the first leg has been particularly frustrated with the Magpies' recent blip, but he has the chance to help Howe's men book in a date at Wembley. Transitions will be hugely important for the hosts on Wednesday, and Gordon's usually the man to finish them off.