Newcastle Vs Arsenal, EFL Cup: Magpies Secure 4-0 Aggregate Victory, Book Wembley Spot

Newcastle United reached the EFL Cup final with a 2-0 win over Arsenal at St. James' Park, sealing a 4-0 aggregate triumph. Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scored to book a trip to Wembley, where they’ll face either Liverpool or Tottenham. After an early Isak strike was ruled offside, Murphy converted a rebound to give Newcastle the lead. Gordon added a second following a defensive mistake, with Arsenal unable to recover. Late chances from Nwaneri and Rice were comfortably saved as Newcastle dominated.

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Updated on: 6 February 2025 12:51 pm

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EFL Cup Semi-final: Newcastle players celebrate after winning the match | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Newcastle players celebrate after winning the League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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League Cup soccer semi final Newcastle United vs Arsenal match: Declan Rice

EFL Cup Semi-final: Arsenal's Declan Rice, left, applauds to supporters | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Arsenal's Declan Rice, left, applauds to supporters as Newcastle players celebrate after the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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League Cup soccer semi final Newcastle United vs Arsenal match: Eddie Howe

EFL Cup Semi-final: Newcastle's head coach Eddie Howe celebrates after the match | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Newcastle's head coach Eddie Howe celebrates after his team won the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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EFL Cup Semi-final: Arsenal's Declan Rice controls the ball | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Arsenal's Declan Rice controls the ball during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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League Cup soccer semi final Newcastle United vs Arsenal match: Anthony Gordon

EFL Cup Semi-final: Newcastle's Anthony Gordon and Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, left, and Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori challenge for the ball during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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League Cup soccer semi final Newcastle United vs Arsenal match: Raheem Sterling

EFL Cup Semi-final: Arsenal's Raheem Sterling | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Arsenal's Raheem Sterling reacts during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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EFL Cup Semi-final: Newcastle's Anthony Gordon shoots on goal | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon shoots on goal during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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League Cup soccer semi final Newcastle United vs Arsenal match: Jacob Murphy

EFL Cup Semi-final: Newcastle's Jacob Murphy celebrates scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Newcastle's Jacob Murphy celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.

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League Cup soccer semi final Newcastle United vs Arsenal match: Gabriel

EFL Cup Semi-final: Arsenal's Gabriel and Newcastle's Alexander Isak challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Jon Super

Arsenal's Gabriel and Newcastle's Alexander Isak, rear, challenge for the ball during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England.