Anthony Gordon Shines as Newcastle Stun Arsenal to Reach Carabao Cup Final
What a night for Newcastle United! The Magpies have secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after a dominant 2-0 win over Arsenal in the second leg, sealing a 4-0 aggregate victory. St James’ Park was rocking as Eddie Howe’s men delivered a tactical masterclass, outplaying and outmuscling the Gunners to book a Wembley showdown next month.
From the very first whistle, Newcastle set the tone with their aggressive pressing and high energy. Arsenal, who came into the match hoping to overturn their first-leg deficit, were completely overwhelmed. Alexander Isak thought he had given Newcastle the perfect start with a clinical finish, only for VAR to rule it out for a marginal offside. But the home side didn’t have to wait long for their breakthrough. Jacob Murphy capitalized on a rebound after Isak’s shot struck the post, putting Newcastle ahead and leaving Mikel Arteta’s men with a mountain to climb.
The second half saw Arsenal desperately trying to find a way back into the game, but Newcastle’s defense stood strong. Fabian Schär was immense, nullifying the threat of Declan Rice, while the backline held firm against any Arsenal attack. Then came the moment that sealed the night—Anthony Gordon pounced on a defensive mistake, slotting the ball past David Raya and sending St James’ Park into absolute chaos.
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Arsenal simply had no answers. Their possession numbers looked good on paper, but in reality, they struggled to break down Newcastle’s well-drilled defense. Even when they managed to get shots away, Martin Dúbravka stood tall, ensuring Newcastle kept a clean sheet. It was a frustrating night for Arteta, whose side looked second-best in every department.
Eddie Howe’s tactical switch to a back five proved to be a masterstroke. Newcastle were not only defensively solid but also dangerous going forward, exploiting Arsenal’s weaknesses with precision. The Gunners’ defensive duo, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, were put under immense pressure and struggled to cope with Newcastle’s relentless energy.
For Newcastle fans, this victory is huge. After reaching the final in 2023 but falling short, they now have another shot at ending their 70-year wait for a major trophy. Wembley awaits, and with this kind of form, the Magpies will be a serious threat to whoever they face in the final.
As for Arsenal, this is a tough pill to swallow. Arteta’s side has now gone nearly five years without a major trophy, and their performance in this tie will leave fans with plenty of questions. With their Carabao Cup hopes dashed, they must now turn their focus to other competitions, but this defeat will sting for a while.
For Newcastle, the dream continues. The passion, the energy, and the tactical brilliance were all on display. Now, all eyes turn to Wembley—can they finally lift silverware? One thing’s for sure, Eddie Howe’s men are ready to give it everything.
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