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Arsenal v Newcastle - as it happened

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Arsenal v Newcastle, semi-final first-leg, 2024/25 League Cup, 07/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Arsenal v Newcastle, semi-final first-leg, 2024/25 League Cup, 07/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the League Cup first-leg semi-final between Arsenal and Newcastle United, kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Emirates Stadium in London, England. The winner of the two legs combined will take on one of Tottenham or Liverpool.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
37'
Alexander Isak
0 - 2
51'
Anthony Gordon
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 90+6'
    FT: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle. In-form Aleksander Isak scored his 50th Newcastle goal in the 37th minute to give his side the lead before Anthony Gordon doubled six minutes into the second period. The Magpies are in the driving seat for a second League Cup semi-final ahead of the second leg next month.
  • 90+3'
    Corner for Arsenal once again.
  • 90'
    FIVE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME!!!
  • 87'
    Looks like game over for Arsenal, who will now have to give their all for the second-leg at St. James' Park next month!!
  • 86'
    Foul from Almiron on Rice.
  • 85'
    Foul from Jesus on Tonali.
Card

Yellow card

a Arsenal
  • 80'
    Yellow card for Zinchenko right after coming on for his foul on Joelinton.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 78'
    Lewis-Skelly is withdrawn to make way for Zinchenko.
Substitution

Substitution

at Newcastle
  • 76'
    Gordon leaves the pitch for Almiron.
  • 73'
    DANGEROUS PLAY FROM NEWCASTLE AS BARNES COULD'VE BEEN THROUGH!! The attack fizzled out as the forward slipped inside the penalty box and the referee blew the whistle for the dive
  • 72'
    Another corner for Arsenal, who are fighting to get at least one goal back to open the match back up!
  • 69'
    Rice gets a corner for Arsenal after Tonali's challenge!
  • 68'
    SERIES OF CHANCES FOR ARSENAL!!! Great low cross-in from Lewis-Skelly for Jorginho, whos shot was blocked. Martinelli then attempted on the founder but the shot is off-target!!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Newcastle
Substitution

Substitution

at Newcastle
Substitution

Substitution

at Newcastle
  • 65'
    Three changes for Howe's side: Willock, Murphy and Isak OUT, Kelly, Longstaff and Barnes IN.
  • 64'
    CHANCE FOR SALIBA FROM THE CORNER!!! He rises above anyone else but he is unable to keep the ball down.
  • 63'
    Willock sprints back in defence to block the ball and concede the corner.
  • 60'
    Foul from Willock as things get quickly heated between players. Referee calls for everyone to calm down.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 59'
    Double sub for the team that is trailing: Jesus is on for Trossard and Partey makes way for Jorginho.
  • 58'
    HAVERTZ MISSED A SITTER IN FRONT OF GOAL!!!! He completed miss-timed his header as the ball hits his shoulder instead of his head!!
  • 56'
    Gabriel is found offside from the set-piece.
Card

Yellow card

a Newcastle
  • 55'
    Yellow card for Gordon for his challenge on Havertz.
  • 54'
    Dubravka punches the ball away.
  • 53'
    Burn with the block from Odegaard's volley to hand the Gunners a corner. Rice on the ball.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Newcastle en el 51'
  • 51'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ANTHONY GORDON DOUBLES NEWCASTLE'S LEAD SIX MINUTES INTO THE SECOND-HALF!!! HUGE HUGE GOAL FOR THE VISITORS!! IT ALL STARTED FROM ISAK, WHO GOT THE SHOT AWAY. RAYA SAVED, BUT GORDON WAS ALERT TO POUNCE ON THE REBOUND!!! 0-2 AND NOW ARSENAL ARE IN TROUBLE!!!!
  • 50'
    Newcastle were on the attack, but Isak slipped momentarily and lost poession.
  • 47'
    No changes at half-time from either ends!
  • 46'
    Second-half is underway!!!!
  • 45+3'
    HT: Arsenal 0-1 Newcastle. Aleksander Isak's 37th-minute goal is the decider as teams head for the break.
  • 45+2'
    Trossard is down after a challenge with Anthony Gordon but referee lets play go on.
  • 45'
    Two minutes of added time!
  • 45'
    FINE SAVE FROM DUBRAVKA ON GABRIEL!!!!
  • 44'
    Odegaard's free-kick does not get past the Newcastle wall!
  • 42'
    First yellow card of the game for Joelinton who commits a foul on Partey. Free-kick from a very dangerous position for the hosts!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Newcastle en el 37'
  • 37'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ISAK GIVES NEWCASTLE UNITED THE LEAD!!!!!! WHO ELSE IF NOT THE MAN WHO SCORED EIGHT GOALS FROM HIS LAST SEVEN GAMES!!!! HE JUST HAD TO SEND IT IN AS MURPHY'S TOUCHED LAID THE BALL PERFECTLY IN FRONT OF GOAL FOR HIM!!! 0-1 AND IT'S THE SWEDISH STRIKER'S 50TH GOAL FOR THE MAGPIES!!
  • 37'
    Foul from Leandro Trossard on Lewis Hall.
  • 35'
    Foul from Declan Rice, who though the decision should've gone in the opposite direction.
  • 31'
    HAVOC INSIDE THE PENALTY BOX AS DUBRAVKA CANNOT CATCH THE BALL!! Nervy moments for the visitors, but the defenders were alert to avoid conceding any shot on target!!!
  • 30'
    NOW ODEGAARD WITH THE SHOT FROM LONG-DISTANCE!!! Arsenal are ramping up the pressure as they get a corner!!
  • 29'
    MARTINELLI HITS THE POST!!!! Brilliant work from Arsenal as Newcastle were surprisingly opened up, but the Brazilian is denied the lead by the near post!!! Unlucky for the hosts!!
  • 28'
    GABRIEL FIRES FROM RANGE!!! The idea was there, but the precision lacked from the Brazilian defender.
  • 27'
    Foul from Joelinton on Odegaard.
  • 26'
    Foul by Murphy on Lewis-Skelly. The No.49 showed no fear as he was pressured from the Newcastle forwards close to Raya's goal.
  • 24'
    First corner for Newcastle as Myles Lewis-Skelly touches out last. Great pass from Isak for Murphy, but the young defender was alert to stop the attack.
  • 22'
    Dubravka punches away the cross from Arsenal skipper Odegaard.
  • 21'
    Corner for Arsenal caused by Joe Willock.
  • 20'
    Collision between Livramento and Martinelli following the former's sliding tackle. Both players were down in pain, but are now up as play has resumed. Ball to Arsenal.
  • 15'
    DECENT COUPLE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEWCASTLE!! Lovely play from Isak, who gets away from Saliba, to set the ball in the middle of the box for Lewis Hall, but the latter could not hit the target. Tonali tried from range from the rebound, but his attempt is nowhere near.
  • 13'
    JURRIEN TIMBER AGAIN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FROM THE CORNER!!! He was so close to the goal, but the defender failed to time his jump and mis-hit the ball.
  • 12'
    Second corner of the game for Arsenal as Dan Burn touches the ball out.
  • 10'
    BODIES THROWN AROUND EVERYWHERE!! Martinelli and Havertz try to fire a shot from the rebounds, but the Magpies launch themselves at the ball to block it.
  • 9'
    Gordon gives away a cheap free-kick for shoving Martinelli on the ground. Odegaard on the ball.
  • 8'
    ANTHONY GORDON WITH THE HEADER!! The Englishman hits the ball coming from the left flank but the Raya saves easily.
  • 6'
    Timber tries the header from the set-piece but the ball is out for a goal kick.
  • 5'
    Threatening cross from Timber, but Livramento rises to send the ball out for a corner with a header.
  • 4'
    JOELINTON WITH THE FIRST CHANCE OF THE GAME!!! He has a go with his left foot in the penalty area but we remain on 0-0.
  • 2'
    Tino Livramento wins a free-kick for Newcastle on his own half.
  • 1'
    Underway at the Emirates for the League Cup semi-final first leg!!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Only ten minutes to go!!!! Who's ready????
  • PRVW
    Raheem Sterling is also back for the Gunners after recovering from a knee issue. Will he make an appearance tonight?
  • PRVW
    So it is confirmed! Martin Odegaard from kick-off after starting the Gunners' last outing at Brighton on the bench. Havertz is also back after missing the last two matches. Youngster Lewis-Skelly is given another chance to impress as Calafiori is benched.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Eddie Howe's side: Odysseas, Trippier, Barnes, Targett, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Longstaff, Miley.
  • PRVW
    Here's how Newcastle line up (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK); Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; WIllock, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Arteta's side: Porter, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Tierney, Kiwior, Jorginho, Merino, Sterling, Jesus.
  • PRVW
    Here's how Arsenal line up (4-3-3): Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz.
  • PRVW
    We have the confirmed starting XIs!!! Let's see what they're saying, starting - as always - with the hosts...
  • PRVW
    Lineups should be dropping any second now, stay tuned!!
  • PRVW
    Here's how Newcastle could line up (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK); Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Joelinton, Willock; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.
  • PRVW
    Here's how Arsenal could line up (4-3-3): Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Jesus, Trossard.
  • PRVW
    With that all settled, let's see some possible lineupssssssssssss!!!
  • PRVW
    Sven Botman made his return after 10 months out on the weekend, but Howe is likely to rest him today as a means to ease his way back into action. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon had to be replaced against Spurs but should be good to feature at the Emirates tonight.
  • PRVW
    As for the visitors, Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are ruled out tonight due to suspension. Goalkeeper Nick Pope is back in training after dealing with a knee issue, but will have to wait longer before returning to action. Callum Wilson is out with a hamstring injury, while Jamaal Lascelles (ACL) and Emil Krafth (broken collarbone) have been long-term absentees.
  • PRVW
    Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Ben White (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) continue their periods on the sidelined from previous injuries.
  • PRVW
    Ethan Nwaneri is Arsenal's freshest injury blow. The forward was forced off at half-time against Brighton on Saturday with a muscular problem and will therefore be sidelined for a few weeks. Meanwhile, Kai Havertz has missed out on the past two games through illness and is now a question mark for tonight.
  • PRVW
    Let's have a look at team news from both ends before we move on to some possible lineups!!!
  • PRVW
    “This is an important game for us. We need to be at our absolute best, a high-level game. There is a lot at stake for us. We’ve got to be really good off the ball and solid defensively. We’ve got to cause Arsenal problems the other way. I don’t think we should overthink it, we just need to get that mix right. Let’s try and continue the good performances we’ve given recently and try and win the game," Howe said ahead of the game.
  • PRVW
    Their form in the League Cup has been just as good: only one defeat from their last 15 matches in the tournament, which was the 2023 final when they were beaten by Man United.
  • PRVW
    Their main man up front Aleksander Isak has been particularly on fire, scoring 8 goals in his last 7 games for his side. Newcastle have an an aggregate scoreline of 18-2 from their last six fixtures only.
  • PRVW
    Despite Arteta's encouraging words, Newcastle have been on a positive run themselves. Following a poor run in November, Eddie Howe's side have found their footing by claiming six straight wins, which have helped them to cut the gap from today's opponent down to five points.
  • PRVW
    He added: “The way we can feel at the Emirates with our people is incredible and I’m very positive that tomorrow we’re going to create a big one against really good opposition in the semi-final of the cup that we want to win, so let’s go for it.”
  • PRVW
    "We’re very excited to play the game in front of our crowd. A semi-final is an opportunity to earn the right to be in a final and that starts tomorrow with two legs. Obviously, they’re going to be two long games against a very competitive team, we know that, but very excited and we need a big, big atmosphere in our stadium, " Arteta said during his pre-match press conference.
  • PRVW
    A win tonight would also serve to extend the Spaniard's 13-game unbeaten run in all competitions, as well as to boost morale following the setback against Brighton in the league.
  • PRVW
    Mikel Arteta will be keen on beating Newcastle to ease his path to the final at Wembley, which Arsenal have not been able to reach since 2011. The last time the north London side were able to put their hands on the trophy, it was back in 1993.
  • PRVW
    The Gunners and the Magpies play at the Emirates tonight, but the decider will be at St. James' Park next month, with the overall winner meeting one of Spurs or Liverpool, who face each other tomorrow night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first-leg.
Info

Pre-match

07 January 2025, 21:00

Referee: John Brooks | VAR: Michael Salisbury

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the League Cup first-leg semi-final between Arsenal and Newcastle United, kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.