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

Newcastle United have taken c🐈ontrol 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

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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 stadiumཧ 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 w൩ith Arsenal's William Saliba during the English League Cup semifi🤪nal 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 Trossar♈d 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 d🃏ur𓆏ing 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 Ga🔯briel 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 New♛castle 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 theꦕ English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirat🍌es 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 a🍰t 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 Alexa🍎nder 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 openin🐽g goal during the Engli🦋sh 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 An��thony Gordon during the English League Cup semifi🐈nal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates stadium in London.