Newcastle United cruised past Arsenal to secure their place at Wembley, delivering a decisive performance that left Mikel Arteta’s men with no answers.
Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Arsenal faced an uphill battle, and their situation worsened when Jacob Murphy pounced on a rebound from Alexander Isak’s shot to open the scoring in the 19th minute.
Despite their recent emphatic 5-1 victory over Manchester City, the Gunners struggled to respond. Anthony Gordon capitalized on a poor pass from David Raya early in the second half, sealing Newcastle’s dominance and ending Arsenal’s hopes.
Adding to Arsenal’s misery, Gabriel Martinelli suffered a concerning hamstring injury. The team now looks to regroup in a warm-weather training camp in Dubai before their next fixture against Leicester City.
Meanwhile, Newcastle awaits their opponent for the final, with Tottenham leading Liverpool 1-0 ahead of the second leg at Anfield.
Speaking after the match, Gordon praised Newcastle’s performance, crediting their relentless pressing and fan support. His comments, particularly a remark about “staying humble,” drew comparisons to Erling Haaland’s previous jabs at Arteta.
Newcastle’s official X account also took a dig, posting an image of the match ball labeled “the culprit,” referencing Arteta’s prior complaints about the Carabao Cup ball.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe lauded his team’s discipline and pressing strategy, highlighting the importance of height in set-piece battles without Joelinton.
He emphasized the club’s ambition to make Wembley appearances a regular occurrence, acknowledging the challenges they overcame to reach the final.
With four Premier League scalps along the way, Newcastle fully earned their shot at Carabao Cup glory. Now, they await the winner of Liverpool and Tottenham’s clash to see who stands in their way.