Eddie Howe is sweating over the fitness of Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton ahead of the crucial Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James’ Park on Wednesday night looking to overturn a two-goal deficit and book their place in the final.

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Joelinton was forced off during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham with a knee injury and was later spotted in a knee brace.

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Alan Shearer admits he is ‘very twitchy’ ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Newcastle and Arsenal, saying the Gunners could win if they do one thing. Arsenal travel to St. James’ Park on Wednesday night in high spirits after thrashing Manchester City 5-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James' Park knowing they must overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg,

Eddie Howe has admitted Joelinton is a doubt to face Arsenal on Wednesday with a knee injury, but he played down fears of a serious problem for the midfielder.Photo by George Wood/Getty

Official Newcastle United injury update on Tuesday morning. Eddie Howe talking to journalists. The NUFC Head Coach speaking ahead of this match against Arsenal. Eddie Howe hoping to see his team make it eleven wins in thirteen games,