Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team's performance. The Gunners were guilty of missing a host of chances as their hopes of reaching the final at Wembley in March were made to feel distant after an excellent display by Eddie Howe's side.

Arsenal suffered a tough 2-0 loss at the Emirates to Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal. There is still the return leg to win the tie on aggregate but given Arsenal’s struggles at St.