Newcastle United won 2-0 at Arsenal in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset that gives the Magpies a sizable advantage before next month's second leg. Arsenal dominated the match in terms of shots and possession but were trailing by the 37th minute when Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead.

Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal welcome northern opposition to the capital tonight as Mikel Arteta's Gunners play host to Eddie Howe's Newcastle United. An in-form Magpies outfit will no doubt be fancying their chances at the Emirates against an Arsenal side stripped of star man Bukayo Saka as well as a number of injury issues across the first team.

Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.