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

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final.

United are without midfield talisman Bruno Guimaraes and central defender Fabian Schar through suspension, with Sven Botman making a welcome return to the side against Spurs on Saturday. Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff are vying to replace Bruno.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team's performance. The Gunners were guilty of missing a host of chances as their hopes of reaching the final at Wembley in March were made to feel distant after an excellent display by Eddie Howe's side.

Arsenal suffered a tough 2-0 loss at the Emirates to Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal. There is still the return leg to win the tie on aggregate but given Arsenal’s struggles at St.