Follow live as Arsenal look to overturn a two-goal deficit against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final Hello everyone and welcome to The Athletic as we take you through the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg between Newcastle and Arsenal. On the line: a spot in the final, and a chance to secure the first silverware of the 2024-25 season.

Newcastle managed to overcome Arsenal on Wednesday night in front of a raucous St James' Park. The Carabao Cup may not feel as big to Liverpool but Thursday is a unique opportunity for Arne Slot.

Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scored as Newcastle secured a 4-0 aggregate victory to reach the Carabao Cup final while Arsenal paid the price for some unusually slack defending. Newcastle have beaten Arsenal three times this season.