Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and Jamie Redknapp was stunned by their defensive decisions from the set piece that saw them concede

Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

Arsenal host Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his players to turn around the 2-0 Carabao Cup deficit – so long as they adapt to the “tricky” ball being used in the competition.

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal players failing to adapt to the different ball used in the Carabao Cup contributed to them missing a hatful of chances in their defeat by Newcastle. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night after goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.

Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle highlighted yet again the growing need to sign players in the January transfer window

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has advised Mikel Arteta on what his next step should be if Arsenal fails to win the Premier League title by the end of 2025/26.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken out on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak amid transfer rumours linking him with the Gunners. The Sweden international has been on fire in the Premier League recently,