Newcastle Beats Arsenal 2-0 in Cup Semifinal

Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. This win marks Newcastle's seventh consecutive victory across all competitions and places them in a strong position heading into the return leg at St James' Park, where they only need a draw to advance to the final. Arsenal dominated possession and created numerous chances, registering 23 shots but failing to convert, with Gabriel Martinelli hitting the woodwork as their best opportunity. The result underscores Newcastle's aspirations for their first major trophy in 56 years, while Arsenal faces a tough challenge to overcome the deficit in the second leg. The match showcased both teams' commitment, with managers Eddie Howe and Mikel Arteta fielding their strongest sides. Newcastle now stands as second-favorites to win the Carabao Cup, while Arsenal's odds have significantly lengthened after this defeat.