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.

Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Newcastle United have taken a massive step towards an EFL Cup Final appearance after a 2-0 away win against Premier League title chasers Arsenal at the Emirates. Scorers: Isak 38', Gordon 51'As a

The starting line-ups for the first leg of Arsenal’s EFL Cup semi-final against Newcastle this evening have been confirmed.

The Carabao Cup commences this week with Arsenal looking to set the bar as to why they are the competitions favourites while Newcastle will be looking for their second final appearance under Eddie How

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final. Goals by Alexander

Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.Howe replaced Isak and Gordon as Newcastle were happy to just to protect their lead in a 5-5-0 formation for the final 20 minutes.

Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal yesterday. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.