Newcastle United kick off a week of cup action with a mouthwatering clash against Arsenal this evening, as they look to keep their trophy hopes alive. Eddie Howe's side are just 120 minutes away from a potential return to Wembley - but must overcome Mikel Arteta's Gunners over two legs.

United head to North London full of confidence, and with three away wins on the bounce under their belts, but know Arsenal will be a tough nut to crack tonight. Howe is without captain Bruno Guimaraes and central defender Fabian Schar, but had no new injury issues to report.

Anthony Gordon is expected to be fit after taking a blow to the face against Spurs, while Howe must decide whether Sven Botman can play two games in four days after his nine-month absence. Here's all you need to know ahead of tonight's big game.

When is Arsenal vs Newcastle United?

The game takes place tonight, Tuesday, January 7, at the Emirates Stadium, kicking off at 8pm

Is Arsenal vs Newcastle United on TV?

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage getting under at 7pm. But don't worry if you don't have a Sky Sport subscription, as the EFL have allowed this game to be shown live on ITV1 and ITV X. Coverage starts at 7.30pm.

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How to followArsenal vs Newcastle United

We will bring you live blog coverage of the game here, with our team at the Emirates throughout the night for team news, match analysis, ratings and reaction. You can listen to the game on BBC Radio Newcastle.

Early Newcastle United team news

Eddie Howe will have to make at least one change to his starting line up, with Bruno Guimaraes suspended for tonight's game. He joins Fabian Schar on the sidelines, with both having picked up a one-match ban for collecting two yellow cards in this season's competition. Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon will be checked before the game, with Botman fresh back from nine months on the sidelines and Gordon receiving a hefty blow near the end of the 2-1 win over Spurs. Kieran Trippier is ready to return should Howe decide to rest either of his full-backs.

Arsenal vs Newcastle United referee

Craig Pawson will officiate tonight's game for what will be the fourth game in charge of Newcastle this season. After sending off Fabian Schar in the opening-day win over Southampton, he then oversaw the goalless draw at Everton and the 2-0 home defeat to West Ham.

Carabao Cup semi-final draw

First leg

• Arsenal vs Newcastle United, tonight, 8pm

• Tottenham vs Liverpool, Wednesday, January 8, 8pm

Second leg

• Newcastle United vs Arsenal, Wednesday, February 5, 8pm

• Liverpool vs Tottenham, Thursday, February 6, 8pm