Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final.

Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg.

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.Arteta is under pressure to deliver his second trophy as Arsenal manager,

Mikel Arteta suggested the Carabao Cup match ball played a role in Arsenal's 2-0 semi-final defeat to Newcastle - despite the fact both teams used the same ball

There are no depths that Mikel Arteta won’t sink to, rather than manning up and owning the defeat to Newcastle United at the Emirates. What an embarrassment he is as a manager. Always, always, full of excuses when Arsenal fail to win.

Carabao Cup Clash at the Emirates Carabao Cup Semi-final Showdown In the heart of London, under the luminous glow of the Emirates Stadium, a compelling narrative unfolds as