Newcastle put themselves firmly in control of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Arsenal after a 2-0 away win in the first leg at the Emirates. Alexander Isak continued his fine run of goalscoring form when he fired past David Raya to give Eddie Howe’s side the lead in the first half.

Arsenal host Newcastle today in the first leg of what promises to be a huge Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners are just two games away from a return to Wembley as Mikel Arteta looks to add to the FA Cup he won during the early few months of his tenure back in 2020.

Arsenal host Newcastle tonight as both sides look to take the upper hand in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in 13 games across all competitions and reached the final four of this competition after a topsy-turvy 3-2 win against Crystal Palace last month.

Arsenal host Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tonight, with the Gunners looking to take what could be a vital lead up to St James’ Park. Mikel Arteta ’s side have been struggling for goals in recent weeks,