### Newcastle vs Arsenal – Carabao Cup: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups
Newcastle United will host Arsenal for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, holding a strong 2-0 advantage from their first-leg victory at the Emirates Stadium.
#### **Current Form & First-Leg Recap**
Arsenal face an uphill battle, needing to overturn a two-goal deficit to reach the final. However, they enter the match with momentum, having dismantled Manchester City 5-1 in their last Premier League outing. Mikel Arteta’s side has won four consecutive games in all competitions and hasn’t lost in 90 minutes since the first leg against Newcastle. Despite creating several chances in that match, the Gunners struggled to convert, while Newcastle capitalized with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle, despite their first-leg success, have since suffered back-to-back home defeats, making their position slightly vulnerable. A strong start from Arsenal could quickly change the momentum of the tie.
#### **Match Details**
– **Location:** St. James’ Park, Newcastle, England
– **Date:** Wednesday, February 5
– **Kick-off Time:** 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
– **Referee:** Simon Hooper
– **VAR:** John Brooks
#### **Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)**
– **Newcastle Wins:** 3
– **Arsenal Wins:** 2
– **Draws:** 0
Arsenal will need to be clinical and aggressive from the start if they hope to stage a comeback, while Newcastle will look to defend their lead and secure a place in the final.
