EFL Cup final in three years and a shot at a first major trophy since 1955 is tantalisingly within reach for Newcastle on Wednesday night. Two goals to the good after an absorbing first leg at the Emirates Stadium,

The Gunners were beaten 4-0 on aggregate by the inspired Magpies, who won 2-0 on Wednesday and progressed to their second final of this competition in three seasons.

Arsenal head to St James’ Park on Wednesday night needing to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final. The hosts, backed by their home crowd, are looking