Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Carabao Cup updates, latest team news, TV, prediction
Arsenal travel to Newcastle on Wednesday night needing to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit to have any hope of reaching the Carabao Cup final. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon scored either side of half-time during the semi-final first leg to hold a commanding lead, with the Gunners producing one of their worst performances of the season.
It is good, then, that Arsenal have chosen to produce one of the most impressive display of Mikel Arteta’s five-year tenure heading into this crucial cup clash, which comes three days after the Gunners humbled Manchester City 5-1 to send out a huge statement in the Premier League title race, which now firmly does not involve the champions.
Bukayo Saka and Ben White remain sidelined, but David Raya, Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino all shook off fitness concerns to face City, so will be fighting fit for the trip to St James’ Park. Newcastle, meanwhile, are sweating over the fitness of Joelinton after the star midfielder picked up a knee injury against Fulham at the weekend.
Both Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe addressed the media on Tuesday ahead of the game. You can follow this blog for all the latest team news and build-up ahead of kick-off on Wednesday evening!
Newcastle vs Arsenal latest updates
Kick-off time: 8pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
How to watch: Sky Sports
Early Newcastle team news
Early Arsenal team news
Score prediction
Arteta 'disappointed' by Arsenal failure to sign a striker a January
15:09 , Alex Young
Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal are “disappointed” by their failure to sign a striker in January.
The Gunners wanted to bring in a new forward but failed in a move for Ollie Watkins and ultimately did not get anyone in.
Speaking on Tuesday, Arteta said: "We had a clear intention. We haven't achieved it. So we are disappointed.
“But we are aware that we only want to bring certain types of players, so we have to be disciplined."
Arsenal made a bid for Watkins but Aston Villa chose to sell Jhon Duran to Al Nassr instead.
Mikel Arteta coming up!
13:36 , Matt Verri
The Arsenal boss will be giving his press conference ahead of the trip to Newcastle very shortly.
That’s expected to get underway in about 25 minutes at 2pm GMT.
Arteta will provide the latest injury news from the Arsenal camp and look ahead to a night that requires something special from his side.
How to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal
12:40 , Matt Verri
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on Wednesday night ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here with us, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at St. James’ Park.
Early Newcastle team news
11:13 , Matt Verri
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for tomorrow night’s second leg.
Joelinton was forced off during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham with a knee injury and was later spotted in a knee brace.
Newcastle are currently assessing the Brazilian and they are yet to rule him out of the clash with Arsenal.
“Joey had a knee brace on as a precaution,” said Eddie Howe. “I would say he is a doubt, but we will give him every chance to be fit.
“Our centre midfield, we have good strength in depth - Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley and Joe Willock – they all bring something different.”
Newcastle could welcome back Callum Wilson to the squad, though, for the first time since December.
The striker has been out with a hamstring injury, but he is close to finally making a comeback.
Good morning!
10:27 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Wednesday night’s huge Carabao Cup second leg between Newcastle and Arsenal.
It’s the Magpies who sit in pole position, taking a 2-0 lead into the match at St. James’ Park, and they are the firm favourites to book their place at Wembley.
Arsenal have renewed confidence, though, after they hammered Manchester City 5-1 on Sunday.
Stick with us all for the latest team news and press conference updates, as we build up to a massive night in Newcastle.
Kick-off is at 8pm tomorrow night at St. James’ Park.
