Can The Gunners Recover? Newcastle Vs Arsenal.

Newcastle vs Arsenal : Arsenal heads to St. James’ Park aiming to overturn a 2-0 deficit in their EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Newcastle United. The Gunners have it all to do following goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon that put Eddie Howe’s side in control after the first leg. However, this tie may not yet be finished, with Mikel Arteta‘s men finding their stride in recent weeks.

Form Check: Newcastle vs Arsenal

Newcastle had been flying earlier this football season, but the last few weeks have been rocky. After setting a club record with nine straight wins, they’ve slipped up in two of their last three Premier League games. A 2-1 home defeat to Fulham at the weekend—where they took an early lead through Jacob Murphy—showed signs of vulnerability at St. James’ Park.

Arsenal, meanwhile, has kicked into gear. Since their EFL Cup first-leg defeat and an FA Cup exit to Manchester United, they’ve won five of their last six in all competitions, including a dominant 5-1 demolition of Manchester City. Arteta’s side looks sharper in attack, and that confidence could be crucial as they chase a semi-final spot.

Team News: Who’s Fit for the Fight? Newcastle vs Arsenal

Newcastle’s Injury Challenges – Harvey Barnes (muscle) and Jamaal Lascelles (ACL) remain out. Callum Wilson (hamstring) is back in training and could make the squad after nearly two months on the sidelines.

Arsenal’s Selection Dilemmas: Gabriel Jesus (ACL), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are unavailable. Ben White is close to returning but may not be risked. David Raya shook off a muscle issue to start against City and should keep his place in goal.

Predicted Lineups –

Newcastle United XI:
Pope; Livramento, Botman, Schar, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

Arsenal XI:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard.

Prediction: Can Arsenal Pull Off the Comeback? We think so…

A 2-0 first-leg deficit is a tough ask, especially at St. James’ Park, where Newcastle’s defensive record is solid. Arsenal, however, has the firepower to make things interesting—but they’ll need an early goal to shift the momentum.

Newcastle won’t sit back, though. Expect them to hit on the breakthrough Isak and Gordon, and if Arsenal overcommits, they could be punished. This should be a tight, hard-fought battle, but we’re backing Arsenal to nick a win on the night—though it may not be enough to go through.

Player 45’s Pick – Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal (Newcastle advances 3-2 on aggregate)