EFL Cup: Newcastle Gain Control Of Semi-Final After 2-0 Victory Over Arsenal At Emirates

Newcastle United have taken control of the EFL Cup semi-final fixture against Arsenal as high-flying Alexander Isak inspired a 2-0 victory in the first-leg at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal put pressure on the visiting Newcastle but failed to convert their chances from set-pieces. However, Isak and Anthony Gordon were on target and gave them an advantage and now have one foot in the final. The second-leg will be played on February 5.

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Updated on: 8 January 2025 11:33 am

EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photo gallery

EFL Cup 2024-25: Newcastle United players celebrate at the end of the match | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Newcastle United players celebrate at the end of the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Joelinton

EFL Cup 2024-25: Newcastle's Joelinton fights for the ball with Arsenal's William Saliba | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Newcastle's Joelinton, left, fights for the ball with Arsenal's William Saliba during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Lewis Hall

EFL Cup 2024-25: Newcastle's Lewis Hall falls as he fights for the ball with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Newcastle's Lewis Hall, left, falls as he fights for the ball with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Gabriel Martinelli

EFL Cup 2024-25: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, right, reacts after a missed opportunity | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, right, reacts after a missed opportunity during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup 2024-25: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli makes an attempt on goal | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, right, makes an attempt on goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Declan Rice

EFL Cup 2024-25: Arsenal's Declan Rice, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Dan Burn | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Declan Rice, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Dan Burn, center, during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Gabriel Jesus

EFL Cup 2024-25: Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, center, makes an attempt on goal | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, center, makes an attempt on goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Anthony Gordon

EFL Cup 2024-25: Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is congratulated after scoring his sides second goal | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, left, is congratulated after scoring his sides second goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Alexander Isak

EFL Cup 2024-25: Newcastle's Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Newcastle's Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup 2024-25: Newcastle's Alexander Isak on his way to scoring the opening goal | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Newcastle's Alexander Isak, third right, on his way to scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EFL Cup Semi final first-leg Arsenal Vs Newcastle United soccer match photos: Leandro Trossard

EFL Cup 2024-25: Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, right, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Anthony Gordon | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, right, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Anthony Gordon during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.