- Newcastle advanced to the League Cup final with a 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal
- Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy scored in the second leg, securing a 2-0 victory at home
- The Magpies reached their second final in three seasons, aiming for their first trophy since 1969
Key Takeaways:
Newcastle secured their place in the English League Cup final after defeating Arsenal 2-0 in the second leg of the semifinal. With a 4-0 aggregate score, the Magpies comfortably advanced to the final, marking their second appearance in the competition’s decisive match in the last three seasons.
The return leg started at a high pace, with Newcastle having an early goal ruled out for offside in the third minute. Arsenal nearly took the lead when Martin Odegaard struck the post, but Jacob Murphy broke the deadlock in the 19th minute, giving the hosts an early advantage.
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After halftime, Anthony Gordon sealed the victory with a second goal, ensuring Newcastle’s place in the final. Arsenal was unable to respond and has now been eliminated from both domestic cup competitions this season, having also been knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United.
Newcastle will now await the winner of Thursday’s semifinal between Liverpool and Tottenham. Spurs lead 1-0 from the first leg, with the second leg set to determine who joins Newcastle at Wembley for the final on March 16. Two seasons ago, Newcastle reached the final but lost 2-0 to Manchester United. The club has not lifted a major trophy since 1969, when they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.