Arsenal and Newcastle United will lock horns in the highly anticipated first-leg semifinal clash in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
The Magpies last reached the final two years ago when they fell short against Manchester United while Mikel Arteta’s side lost to Liverpool when they last played in the EFL Cup semis in 2022.
The Gunners have been chasing the League Cup since 1993. The North London club has progressed to the final from two of their last three EFL Cup semis. Arteta’s men will look to capitalize on their home advantage and aim for a decisive lead before traveling to St. James’ Park for the second leg.
Newcastle United are chasing a first-ever major honour. The Magpies almost came close to ending the drought in 2022 but Man United turned out to be the spoilers.
Newcastle haven’t won a game against the Gunners at Emirates since 2010.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Arsenal vs. Newcastle kick off?
This Carabao Cup semifinal clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Tuesday, January 7 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Jan. 7 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Jan. 7 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Jan. 7 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Jan. 7 | 12:00 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. Newcastle Palace lineups, team news
Arteta has made a few changes to his side in previous rounds, but the manager may decide to go with as strong a team as possible now we have reached the semifinal stage. He does have a few absentees to reckon with, though.
Arsenal expect to be without teenager Ethan Nwaneri, who suffered a muscle problem during the 1-1 draw with Brighton. Arteta will hope to have Raheem Sterling available again to compensate.
Kai Havertz is expected to return after illness, while Jurrien Timber returns after missing the Brighton game through suspension.
Long-term absentees Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain unavailable.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice — Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli
Injured: Saka (hamstring), Nwaneri (muscle), Tomiyasu, White (both knee)
Suspended: None
Newcastle have two key players missing for this first leg in north London: Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are suspended after being shown their second yellow cards of this season’s tournament in the previous round. They will return for the second leg.
Sven Botman‘s discomfort during the 2-1 win at Spurs was put down to a cramp following his lengthy injury absence. He will likely be available, although Lloyd Kelly could start if Botman is only fit enough for the bench.
Nick Pope and Emil Krafth are not expected back until later this month, while Jamaal Lascelles and Callum Wilson are set to be sidelined until February.
Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall — Longstaff, Tonali, Joelinton — Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Injured: Krafth (shoulder), Lascelles, Pope (both knee), Wilson (hamstring)
Suspended: Guimaraes, Schar (yellow-card accumulation)
Arsenal vs. Newcastle Prediction
Newcastle had beaten Arsenal this season but managing a win at Emirates might be a tough task. However, the Magpies will find a way to get a stalemate in the first leg so Howe can push for the win at St James Park next month. We predict a draw between Arsenal and Newcastle on Tuesday.
- Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Newcastle
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, January 7
- Arsenal vs. Newcastle (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, January 8
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
