Newcastle Reaches Carabao Cup Final, Faces Criticism

Newcastle United advanced to the Carabao Cup final after defeating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate, winning 2-0 in both legs, and earning a chance to end their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faced criticism for blaming the Puma-manufactured ball for his team's poor finishing, which Newcastle humorously highlighted with a post featuring 'the culprit' and an image of the ball. Anthony Gordon, who scored in the second leg, echoed Erling Haaland's 'stay humble' comment directed at Arteta, adding to the rivalry between Arsenal and Newcastle. Despite Arsenal's recent big win over Manchester City, they struggled to replicate that form against Newcastle, leading to their elimination from the cup. Newcastle's victory was celebrated with enthusiastic fan support at St. James' Park, and they will face either Tottenham or Liverpool in the final. This win marks Newcastle's second trip to Wembley in three years, continuing their resurgence under new ownership.