Newcastle Faces Arsenal in EFL Cup Semi-Final

Newcastle United has experienced a resurgence in form, winning six consecutive matches, including a Carabao Cup semi-final to look forward to, raising hopes of ending their cup drought. The return of key players like Sven Botman, who has been sidelined for 10 months due to injury, has significantly bolstered the team's performance, particularly alongside standout players such as Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes. However, Newcastle faces challenges as they prepare for the League Cup semi-final against Arsenal, with several first-team players, including Guimaraes and Fabian Schar, suspended and others like Nick Pope and Callum Wilson injured. Arsenal, also grappling with absences of key players, is looking to field a competitive team for the match. Speculation surrounds Arsenal's interest in Brighton's Evan Ferguson as they seek to enhance their attacking options amid his current struggles for game time. The match promises to be a crucial encounter for both teams as they aim for a spot in the Wembley final.