Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Carabao Cup semi-final result and reaction as Gordon and Murphy send hosts through
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg): Eddie Howe’s men secure place at Wembley
Newcastle United reached the Carabao Cup final for the second time in three years with a superb 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal in the semi-finals.
Leading 2-0 after the first leg in London, Eddie Howe’s team banished any thoughts of an upset when Alexander Isak banged the ball into the back of the net with only five minutes on the clock. His goal was eventually ruled out for offside but the tone was set.
The crucial moments of the game came in the first half. At 0-0, Martin Odegaard had the chance to send Arsenal ahead but struck the post. Newcastle then swept up the pitch and Isak’s effort found the woodwork before Jacob Murphy turned the ball home. There was less than a minute between Odegaard’s chance and Murphy’s goal.
From there Newcastle were in control. They had less possession but more shots on target. Arsenal lost their heads and a high press brought a second goal. Fabian Schar nicking the ball off Declan Rice to set up Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle won 2-0 on the night and secured their trip to Wembley. Relive the action from St. James’ Park with our live blog below:
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play.
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
87 mins: Declan Rice thunders into Bruno Guimaraes with a poor challenge.
The Newcastle captain gets to his feet and gestures for the crowd to go louder.
They do.
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
84 mins: Newcastle are in total control even without possession.
Arsenal’s race is run and they’re going through the motions.
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
81 mins: It’s now Eddie Howe’s turn to make a couple of substitutions.
Emil Krafth and Joe Willock come on to play the final 10 minutes or so with Sven Botman and Jacob Murphy replaced.
Murphy receives a loud applause for his efforts this evening.
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
78 mins: The Newcastle fans have been incredible it must be said.
Everything on the pitch has gone their way but they haven’t stopped singing and cheering all night.
'Removal of Odegaard is intriguing'
“The removal of Martin Odegaard is intriguing as Arsenal don't play again for 10 days so while, at 4-0, the tie felt over, it is another thing altogether for the manager to seemingly accept as much by taking off his most creative player, when there is no immediate game to rest him for.
“But after losing Gabriel Martinelli tonight, perhaps he was worried about another injury.”
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
75 mins: Mikel Arteta has made a couple of changes. Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard have gone off.
Raheem Sterling and Mikel Merino are on.
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
72 mins: Newcastle’s back five is solid and working well together.
Newcastle are also comfortable without possession.
Gordon trails Nwaneri and follows him to the byline and holds the winger at bay.
The youngster runs the ball out of play.
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 agg)
69 mins: This will be Newcastle’s third victory over Arsenal this season.
Eddie Howe has outclassed Mikel Arteta each and every time with his tactics.
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