Newcastle United – Arsenal: Geordies Granted Passage to Wembley (2-0)

The second leg of a cup contest should carry jeopardy. On this occasion, the clash contained the seeds of a soul-destroying display. The joyous mood of the Geordies before the first whistle would serenade into the night. For the Gunners, the inquisition on their trophy haul rolls on.  

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Trophies are the main marker of success at the elite level of football. This Carabao Cup clash brought together two teams whose trajectories cry out for silverware as a final touch to top off their growth.

Eddie Howe has awoken a sleeping giant in Newcastle United. The Geordies are gunning for the ‘Big Six’ again, nestling into the top four race at the start of the year. But what fans want most is a trophy: something elusive in the last 70 years. Having reached the final of this competition in 2023, a two goal lead leaves them in prime position to cause more suffering for the guests at their home ground.

Arsenal have only registered two shots on target in their last three outings at St. James' Park and lost three of their last four games at the stadium. It does not bode well for a club keen to win their . . .