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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, didn't worry about missing chances that could become a psychological problem following the 0-2 loss at home against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup.

There are no depths that Mikel Arteta won’t sink to, rather than manning up and owning the defeat to Newcastle United at the Emirates. What an embarrassment he is as a manager. Always, always, full of excuses when Arsenal fail to win.

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.

Newcastle took a major step towards winning their first trophy since 1955 after winning the first leg of their semi-final against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium by a 2-0 margin. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon helped the Magpies take an advantage in the second leg,

Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal