Newcastle United took a huge step towards the Carabao Cup Final with a 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier this week. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were on hand to put the Magpies in a strong position heading into next month's semi-final second leg at St. James' Park.

Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Arsenal and Manchester United are set to face off in a mouthwatering FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates on Sunday. Having gone 13 games unbeaten, Mikel Arteta’s side slumped to their first home defeat of the season against Newcastle in midweek to leave their hopes of reaching the Carabao Cup final hanging by a thread.