What channel is Arsenal vs Newcastle? How to watch Carabao Cup game for free
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Arsenal host Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta is looking to guide the Gunners to their first final in this competition since 2011, while Eddie Howe’s side are aiming to reach their second Carabao Cup final in three years after they lost to Manchester United at Wembley in 2023.
![[Arsenal v Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup Quarter Final]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-2190588061.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 13 matches across all competitions but struggled to create clear-cut chances in their 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Newcastle are in sublime form having won their last six games and head into the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final off the back of a 2-1 victory away to Tottenham.
![[Arsenal 4-3-3 v1 lineup]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arsenal-4-3-3-v1-1736259174.png?w=640)
Here is everything you need to know about the game, including where to watch for free on TV in the UK. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports and ITV in the UK. Sky’s match coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football starts at 19:00. Coverage on ITV1 begins from 19:30.
![[Newcastle United 4-3-3 v2 lineup]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/newcastle-united-4-3-3-v2-1736259435.png?w=640)
Ethan Nwaneri was substituted at half time in the draw against Brighton on Saturday due to a muscular problem and will miss out. Kai Havertz has missed Arsenal’s last two games due to illness and remains a doubt. Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are confirmed absentees.
Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar both miss the Carabao Cup tie for Newcastle due to suspension. Anthony Gordon suffered a nasty injury to his nose in Newcastle’s win against Tottenham on Saturday and is being assessed ahead of the match against Arsenal.
