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Newcastle Defeats Arsenal to Secure Carabao Cup Final Spot

A dominant performance at St James' Park sends Newcastle to Wembley, ending Arsenal's hopes of silverware in the competition.

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - Second Leg - Newcastle United v Arsenal - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 5, 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and Bruno Guimaraes with teammates celebrate after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - Second Leg - Newcastle United v Arsenal - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 5, 2025 Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Overview

  • Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory.
  • Goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon highlighted a commanding performance fueled by a raucous St James' Park crowd.
  • Alexander Isak played a pivotal role, tormenting Arsenal's defense and assisting in key moments despite an early goal ruled out for offside.
  • Arsenal's struggles in the final third and defensive errors, including a costly pass from goalkeeper David Raya, proved decisive.
  • Newcastle will face either Liverpool or Tottenham in the final, seeking their first domestic trophy since 1955.