Wed Jan 08 01:14:32 UTC 2025: ## Newcastle United Face Tough Test Against Arsenal in Carabao Cup Semi-Final
**London, England** – Newcastle United will travel to the Emirates Stadium on [Date] to face Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. The match, which kicks off at [Time], will be a crucial encounter for both teams as they aim to secure a place in the final.
The Magpies will be without several key players due to suspension and injury. Fabian Schar and Bruno Guimarães are suspended, while Nick Pope, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, and Callum Wilson are all sidelined through injury. Anthony Gordon’s participation remains uncertain after suffering a facial injury in a recent match.
Arsenal also face injury concerns, with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Raheem Sterling, Ethan Nwaneri, and Bukayo Saka all ruled out. Kai Havertz is also a doubt due to illness.
Despite their injury woes, Newcastle boast a strong recent record in the League Cup, losing only one of their last fifteen matches. However, they face a formidable opponent in Arsenal, who have a perfect record against Newcastle in League Cup encounters, having won all four previous meetings. Furthermore, Newcastle’s away record against Arsenal is poor, having lost 12 of their last 13 visits to the Emirates.
Arsenal, on the other hand, possess a potent attacking force, having scored 11 goals in their three League Cup matches this season. Gabriel Jesus, in particular, has been in excellent form, with 13 goal involvements in his last nine League Cup starts.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with international viewers advised to check their local listings. Live updates, statistics, and post-match highlights will be available on Newcastle United’s official website and app. The winner of the two-legged tie will face either Manchester United or Nottingham Forest in the final.
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