Shortly after the break, Anthony Gordon doubled the lead to all but confirm a second League Cup final in three years for Eddie Howe.
ARSENAL are reeling after losing Kai Havertz for the season - and now look light upfront for the Premier League run-in.
The former Real Madrid striker also boasts Lyon on his CV - but mustered just 7 goals in 60 games across his time at the Bernabeu.
ARSENAL were humbled by Newcastle at St James' Park as the Magpies beat them 2-0 to secure a spot in the League Cup final.
Arsenal opted against signing a striker in January, despite a late £60million bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
