Newcastle vs Arsenal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | EFL Cup, February 5, 2025

Newcastle vs Arsenal Preview

• Competition: EFL Cup.
• Date: Wednesday, February 5.
• Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: St. James’ Park.

Newcastle vs Arsenal will take place at St. James’ Park on February 5 in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals. The hosts carry a two-goal advantage from the first leg.

The Magpies will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won three of their last five matches across competitions, but have also suffered two defeats. Newcastle have netted 11 goals in this span, but have also conceded a worrying eight goals as well. They have lost each of their last two home games, falling to Bournemouth (1-4) and Fulham (1-2) in their last outing. The Magpies are aware they will need to perform better in the next one.

The Gunners, on the other hand, will enter their next game on the back of a great run of form. They have secured four wins and one draw in their last five games across competitions and seem to be high on confidence. In this run, Arsenal have scored 13 goals and conceded just four, keeping two clean sheets along the way. They smashed rivals Manchester City 5-1 last time around and will take that confidence forward with them.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.

Newcastle Team News

Manager Eddie Howe fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home. The manager used all five substitutions, with Joelinton picking up a knock in the second half. However, he should be back in time to face Arsenal.

The Magpies will be without three players, though. Callum Wilson (hamstring), Harvey Barnes (muscle) and Jamaal Lascelles (cruciate ligament) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Arsenal Team News

Manager Mikel Arteta made a few changes to his team’s lineup in the last game but they secured a handsome 5-1 win against Man City. The Spaniard used four subs as well, but there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.

The Gunners will be without four players for their next match. Benjamin White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Gabriel Jesus (cruciate ligament) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

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Newcastle vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Newcastle Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka.

Defenders: Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall.

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (C), Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock.

Forwards: Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: David Raya.

Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori.

Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (C), Thomas Partey, Declan Rice.

Forwards: Ethan Nwaneri, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.

Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have faced each other very often in the last few years, with the results being shared almost equally between the two teams. Newcastle have won three of the last five meetings between the two sides, while Arsenal have won the other two.

Key Players to Watch

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

The Swede has been the top scorer for Newcastle this season and has scored 19 goals and provided five assists in just 25 matches. Two of those goals have come in the EFL Cup and he will look to add to his tally. In his last five games, Isak has scored five goals, provided one assist, attempted six shots on target and also made four tackles.

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

The winger will be due for a start in Arsenal’s next game and has been impressive in the EFL Cup this season. He has scored three goals in the competition so far this season, in addition to four more to make seven goals in 22 appearances for the Gunners. In his last five matches, he has completed five take-ons, made three tackles, attempted two shots on target and scored two goals.

Newcastle vs Arsenal Prediction

Going by the recent head-to-head, this will be another close game, but Newcastle have had the upper hand over Arsenal at St. James’ Park. However, the Gunners’ 5-1 demolition of Man City will give them a spring in their step and they should be able to erase the deficit.

Prediction: Newcastle 0-3 Arsenal.

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