Newcastle Reaches Carabao Cup Final, Defeats Arsenal

Newcastle United reached the Carabao Cup final after a decisive 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal, marking their second final appearance in three years and offering a chance to end a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. The Magpies won both legs 2-0, with Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scoring crucial goals in the second leg at St James' Park. Newcastle's tactical execution, led by Eddie Howe, stifled Arsenal, who struggled to replicate their Premier League form after a recent win over Manchester City. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's complaints about the match ball seemed to backfire, as Newcastle fans taunted him during the match. The defeat extends Arsenal's trophy drought, with their focus now shifting back to the Premier League, where they trail Liverpool. Newcastle will face either Liverpool or Tottenham in the final at Wembley.