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Newcastle United near League Cup final with win at Arsenal


Published on 2025-01-08 01:25:16 - MSN
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  • Newcastle gained a substantial advantage in their League Cup semi-final with a 2-0 win against Arsenal in the first leg, thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. Despite Arsenal's dominance in possession,

Newcastle United are on the brink of reaching the League Cup final following a convincing victory against Arsenal in the semi-final first leg. The match, which took place at the Emirates Stadium, saw Newcastle secure a 2-0 win, with goals from Alexander Isak and Joe Willock. Isak opened the scoring with a well-taken goal, while Willock, a former Arsenal player, added the second with a fine finish. This result gives Newcastle a significant advantage heading into the second leg at St James' Park. The performance was highlighted by Newcastle's solid defense and effective counter-attacks, leaving Arsenal with a mountain to climb if they are to overturn the deficit.

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