Arsenal host Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final on Tuesday night.
Mikel Arteta is looking to guide the Gunners to their first final in this competition since 2011, while Eddie Howe’s side are aiming to reach their second Carabao Cup final in three years after they lost to Manchester United at Wembley in 2023.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 13 matches across all competitions but struggled to create clear-cut chances in their 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday night.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in sublime form having won their last six games and head into the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final off the back of a 2-1 victory away to Tottenham.
What channel is Arsenal vs Newcastle on tonight? Where to watch in the UK
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports and ITV in the UK.
Sky’s match coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football starts at 19:00. Coverage on ITV1 begins from 19:30.
Arsenal team news and predicted line-up vs Newcastle
Ethan Nwaneri was substituted at half time in the draw against Brighton on Saturday due to a muscular problem and will miss out. Kai Havertz has missed Arsenal’s last two games due to illness and remains a doubt.
Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are confirmed absentees.
Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar both miss the Carabao Cup tie for Newcastle due to suspension.
Anthony Gordon suffered a nasty injury to his nose in Newcastle’s win against Tottenham on Saturday and is being assessed ahead of the match against Arsenal.
Sven Botman returned from his ACL injury after 10 months out against Spurs and may not be risked for the Carabao Cup semi final.
Nick Pope remains sidelined while Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth are also out.
When is the second leg between Arsenal and Newcastle?
The second leg of the semi final will be played at St James’ Park on February 5.
Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Newcastle?
Craig Pawson is in charge of the game with Ian Hussin and Wade Smith as his assistants and Tony Harrington as the fourth official.
John Brooks is the lead VAR.
Do away goals count in the Carabao Cup semi-finals?
Away goals do not count in the Carabao Cup. If the aggregate score is level after 90 minutes in the second leg of the semi final next month, 30 minutes of extra time will be played. If the score remains level, a penalty shootout will follow.
When is the Carabao Cup final?
The final is held at Wembley and will take place on March 16, 2025.
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