Newcastle United won 2-0 at Arsenal in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset that gives the Magpies a sizable advantage before next month's second leg. Arsenal dominated the match in terms of shots and possession but were trailing by the 37th minute when Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead.

Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his players to turn around the 2-0 Carabao Cup deficit – so long as they adapt to the “tricky” ball being used in the competition.

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal players to make more memories this season by winning the Carabao Cup. The Gunners are into the semi-finals of the competition and will host Newcastle in the first leg on Tuesday night.

Mohamed Salah has scored 21 goals in 27 appearances for Liverpool this season, but Ange Postecoglou is not certain he would immediately improve his own side

Tottenham and Liverpool will meet this evening in their eagerly awaited EFL Cup semi-final first leg. It has been a tale of contrasting fortunes for both sides this season. Injury-ravaged Tottenham sits in 12th place in the Premier League as pressure continues to grow on manager Ange Postecoglou.