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EFL: Newcastle United Reach Carabao Cup Final with 4-0 Aggregate Win Over Arsenal

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Newcastle United have booked their place in the Carabao Cup final after defeating Arsenal 2-0 at St. James' Park, securing a 4-0 aggregate win. Read more about the Magpies' dominant display and their road to the final.



Newcastle United secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Arsenal at St. James' Park, sealing a 4-0 aggregate win and advancing to the EFL Cup final. This triumph marks the Magpies' second final appearance in three seasons, leaving them one win away from claiming their first major domestic trophy since 1955.


Newcastle's strong start to the match was evident within the first four minutes, as they swiftly transitioned from defense to offense. Alexander Isak received the ball and unleashed a precise shot into the net, only for the goal to be disallowed following a VAR check, which deemed Isak offside. The decision was met with discontent from the St. James' Park crowd.


Arsenal's response to the disallowed goal was swift, with Martin Odegaard narrowly missing the target with a spinning shot that struck the post. However, Newcastle capitalized on this missed opportunity, with Isak once again at the forefront. He combined with Anthony Gordon, playing a one-two before racing through and striking the post. The rebound fell to Jacob Murphy, who calmly followed up to give Newcastle a 1-0 lead.




The goal marked a significant turning point in the match, as Newcastle's confidence grew, and Arsenal's hopes of a comeback began to dwindle. The Magpies' dominant performance ultimately led to a 2-0 victory on the night, securing a 4-0 aggregate win and a spot in the EFL Cup final.


The visitors were left with a daunting task after the first half, requiring a significant turnaround to salvage their League Cup campaign. Despite Leandro Trossard's effort being denied by a superb reflex save from Martin Dubravka, Arsenal's prospects looked bleak, with only 45 minutes remaining to overcome a 2-0 deficit.


Arsenal's impressive 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday seemed like a distant memory as they struggled to find their footing against a confident Newcastle side. The head-to-head record between the two teams also suggested a comeback was unlikely, with only one of the previous 14 meetings seeing both teams score.


The interval failed to provide the desired respite for Arsenal's nervy backline, as Newcastle exploited their defensive vulnerabilities twice in the early stages of the second half. Although William Saliba's loose touch was not punished, Fabian Schar's interception of David Raya's pass allowed Anthony Gordon to score on the turn, effectively sealing the win for Newcastle.


With a comfortable aggregate lead, Newcastle cruised through the remainder of the match, securing their spot in the EFL Cup final. They will discover their opponents tomorrow, as Liverpool hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of their semifinal tie, with Spurs holding a 1-0 advantage.


Arsenal's defeat marks their first loss in nine away games across all competitions and means their wait for a first EFL Cup final appearance since 2017/18 continues. The Gunners last lifted the trophy in the 1992/93 campaign, and their search for a major domestic honor will have to wait another year.



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