Newcastle United Triumphs Over Arsenal to Reach Carabao Cup Final
Newcastle United secured a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final, booking their place in the final with a 2-0 win at St James’ Park. Goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon sealed the triumph, capping off a clinical performance across both legs. The Magpies will now face either Liverpool or Tottenham at Wembley on 16 March, as they aim to end a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
Eddie Howe’s side took control early in the second leg, with Murphy opening the scoring in the 20th minute after Alexander Isak’s initial effort hit the woodwork. Gordon doubled the lead in the 52nd minute, capitalising on a defensive error by Arsenal’s Declan Rice, who was dispossessed by Fabian Schar. Newcastle’s tactical discipline and relentless pressing stifled Arsenal, who struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match.
Howe praised his team’s adaptability, particularly after switching to a back-five formation to counter Arsenal’s threat. He highlighted the importance of set-piece preparation and the defensive contributions of players like Schar, Sven Botman, and Dan Burn. Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle’s captain, also lauded the fans for their unwavering support, describing the atmosphere as “unbelievable.”
For Arsenal, the defeat marked a damaging night, compounded by their inability to capitalise on key moments. Martin Odegaard hit the post early in the first half, but Newcastle quickly turned the tide with Murphy’s goal. The Gunners’ frustration was evident as they failed to register a shot on target after the 23rd minute.
Newcastle’s victory not only underscores their progress under Howe but also reignites hopes of ending their long trophy drought. The Magpies’ last major domestic triumph came in the 1955 FA Cup, and their fans will now dream of a historic day at Wembley next month.
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