Arsenal vs Newcastle Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | EFL Cup, January 7, 2025

Preview

• Tournament: EFL Cup
• Date: Tuesday, Jan 7
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, England

Newcastle will travel to Arsenal for their first leg of the semi-final tie of the 2024/25 EFL Cup season at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will aim to continue their 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions.

Hosts Arsenal have undergone a stellar start in the 2024/25 campaign who find themselves just five points behind league-leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table. They have dropped points in their latest draw against Brighton but are favourites to secure a spot in the finals of the Carabao Cup.

Meanwhile, Newcastle have made a great start to their Premier League campaign and are occupying the fifth position in the league table. The pressure on Eddie Howe’s shoulders has definitely eased following their 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the latest domestic tie.

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal have been dealt with serious injury concerns as both right-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain out with their knee injuries. Jurrien Timber served his suspension and will return in this cup tie. Wingers Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Raheem Sterling (knee) are still out of the first-team squad.

Newcastle Team News

As for the visiting side, the trio of Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, and Emil Krafth are out with their respective injuries whereas first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope still remains out with his injury. Long-term absentee Sven Botman still remains out with his knee injury. Lewis Hall is expected to keep his spot in the left-back position.

Arsenal vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly

Midfielders: Odegaard, Rice, Merino

Forwards: Martinelli, Jesus, Trossard

Newcastle predicted line-up (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Dubravka

Defenders: Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall

Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton

Forwards: Murphy, Isak, Gordon

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 194 times, with Arsenal winning 85 of those games. Newcastle have won only 70 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 39 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Newcastle

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

The Brazilian attacker has been established as one of the sought-after players in the Premier League and surpassed 200 appearances for the Gunners against Brighton earlier this week. Martinelli has played in 26 games, bagging six goals and two assists this season.

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is one of the instrumental players in the current Newcastle squad and has made a phenomenal start to his 2024/25 campaign. The Swedish striker has bagged 13 goals and four assists in 18 Premier League appearances this season.

Arsenal vs Newcastle Prediction

Arsenal are the favourites for this tie due to their stellar start to the 2024/25 campaign. The Gunners are coming off a 1-1 draw with Brighton in their latest game and will be entering another game without Bukayo Saka at the forefront. Mikel Arteta’s men have gone unbeaten in their last 13 games across all competitions and will be aiming for a domestic cup this season.

As for Newcastle, they are missing some crucial players in this tie but could be back on track against a side who have been impressive throughout this campaign. Eddie Howe’s team beat Tottenham in their last game and are unbeaten in their last six games. We can expect a cracking encounter between both sides.

Predicted Score: Arsenal 1-3 Newcastle

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