Wed Feb 05 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Arteta Unchanged for Crucial Newcastle Clash; Howe Makes Two Changes
**London, England** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shown unwavering faith in the team that demolished Manchester City 5-1, naming an unchanged starting XI for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United. The Gunners, facing a 2-0 deficit from the first leg, will rely on the same attacking trident of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Kai Havertz, supported by the midfield trio of Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, and Martin Odegaard. Myles Lewis-Skelly starts at left-back.
Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made two alterations to his side. Joelinton’s injury absence has led to Sven Botman’s inclusion, potentially suggesting a shift to a five-man defense. Kieran Trippier replaces Tino Livramento at right-back. Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar return to the starting lineup.
**Starting Lineups:**
**Arsenal:** Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Odegaard, Trossard, Martinelli, Havertz.
**Newcastle:** Dubravka, Trippier, Burn, Botman, Schar, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
The match is a crucial one for Arsenal, who seek to overturn the two-goal deficit and advance to the final. A comprehensive match preview, including key statistics and tactical analysis, is available on the official Arsenal website.
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