Newcastle v Arsenal: Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg – live “Looks like a decent match tonight, both teams up and down, needing something from their season, given that the title is seemingly destined elsewhere...(to be confirmed),” says Jeremy Boyce.
But if any team can head up north for a big game, knowing they need to win by at least two goals, and get the job done, it’s Arsenal.
Newcastle have lost their last two games at home, including a 4-1 shellacking by Bournemouth, and Arsenal are high on life after thrashing Manchester City 5-1 on Sunday.
“In other news, there is a tasty match up in the Championship tonight, with Frank’s resurgent play-off contenders Coventry City at home to leaders Leeds66%possessionUnited, both on unbeaten runs and wishing to continue that way.
Eddie Howe has made two changes from the defeat to Fulham: Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman come in for Tino Livramento and the injured Joelinton.