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Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Preview, team news, prediction for Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg
Newcastle United have one foot in the Carabao Cup final and can seal their spot at Wembley when they host Arsenal in the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday.
The Magpies shocked the Gunners with a 2-0 victory at the Emirates last month, putting Newcastle in the driver's seat ahead of the return leg at St. James' Park.
Eddie Howe's men have struggled to find consistency since then however, as they enter Wednesday's match with two wins and two losses over their last four games.
As for Arsenal, they are undefeated in five matches since the first leg. The Gunners have won four straight games, including a morale-boosting 5-1 victory over Manchester City in their most recent outing.
Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Kick-off, how to watch in Canada
- Date: Wednesday, Februay 5
- Time: 3pm ET
- Live stream in Canada: DAZN
Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 195
- Newcastle wins: 71
- Draws: 39
- Arsenal wins: 85
Arsenal hold the advantage in all-time meetings, with 85 wins in 195 matches.
Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Team news
Newcastle
- Injured: Joelinton (doubt), Wilson (doubt), Barnes, Lascelles
- Suspended: None
Arsenal
- Injured: Saka, Jesus, White, Tomiyasu
- Suspended: None
- Ineligible: Neto (cup tied)
Newcastle vs. Arsenal: What the managers are saying
Eddie Howe, Newcastle
(via NewcastleUnited.com)
“My message is we are at the halfway point in the tie. Against any opposition, the game is still very much alive. We have to do our part but I think the quality of Arsenal and the team they have, we have to be on our guard.
"We have to approach the game in a really positive and aggressive way, try to be ourselves in every moment and there will be no deviation from that. We are in a good position and need to make the most of every opportunity.”
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
(via Arsenal.com)
"The next step is a final in Wembley so we know how big that is, and you can feel it straight away. The boost the game against City gave us, the manner that we won it, and the fact that it is a game in the competition where we are closest to a final, so we're going to give it a real go."
Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Prediction
Arsenal will be buoyed by their big win over Man City a few days ago and could even win this match, but the Magpies have enough quality to hang on for the aggregate victory.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
