A second final of the EFL Cup in three years and a shot to a first major trophy since 1955 is randomly within the reach of Newcastle on Wednesday evening. Two goals in good after a absorb the first step at the Emirates stadiumEddie Howe knows that his side still has work to do on the lawn at home, but he would probably admit in private that they are strong favorites to go to Wembley.
They would be even stronger if Arsenal had not changed their form since their defeat in the two national cups last month, from the first leg of this semi-final of the EFL Cup before being then eliminated from the FA Cup to sanctions by Manchester United. The 5-1 Victory of Sunday on Manchester City will be convinced that will cross the Gunners in their trip to the North, Gabriel Martinelli speaking of a team that seeks not only to turn their deficit 2-0, but to mark “three, Four, five.
Information display
- Date: Wednesday February 5 | Time: 3. PM
- Location: Estadi Montilivi – Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Watch: Paramount +
- Odds: Newcastle +210; Draw +240; Arsenal +110
Team news
Newcastle: Jelinton could well find himself in a “knee scouring as a precaution”, but the Brazilian will always be able to present against the Gunners, an opponent against whom he tends to deliver some of his most muscular performances. Meanwhile, Callum Wilson, who has only succeeded in four appearances this season, could return to the substitutes’ bench. “There is a chance,” said Howe, “we have another training session to pass, so we will see. Let’s go to the training before making a decision.”
As for the way Newcastle will approach its advance of two home goals to one of the best teams in Europe, Howe added: “My message is that we are halfway through the tie. Against any opposition, the game is always very lively.
Possible Newcastle XI: Pope; Reservation, botman, square, hall; Tonal, Guimaras, Joyinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
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Arsenal: There was no change in the Arsenal team’s fitness status after Sunday’s victory against Manchester City with Ben White who is not due to surgery before the break in Dubai that the Gunners will take The fourth round of the FA Cup and the Champions League qualifiers. This leaves more favorable selection dilemmas for Arteta. Does he keep the side that crushed the champions or will there be room for Riccardo Calafiori, Ethan Nwaneri and Mikel Merino? The first has surely given how well his team has been doing well lately.
“The next step is a final in Wembley, so we know how big it is, and you can feel it right away,” said Arteta. “The boost against City gave us, the way we won it, and the fact that it is a game in the competition where we are closest to a final, so we will give it a real blow . “
Arsenal possible XI: Raya; Title, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, partial, rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard
Prediction
Arsenal should be able to take over Newcastle at night, but perhaps not enough to overcome their deficit at first glance. TAKE: Newcastle 1, Arsenal 2
Distribution schedule of the semi-finals of the EFL Cup
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