There was no escape for Mikel Arteta's side last night - Newcastle's application without the ball made them worthy winners

Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle United targeted William Saliba and Gabriel during their 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi final. Newcastle already held a 2-0 lead on aggregate from their win in the first leg of their semi final at the Emirates Stadium last month and went on to book their place at Wembley with the same victory

Eddie Howe has challenged his Newcastle United players to earn the right to be talked about "for years and years". The Magpies host Arsenal on Wednesday in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal, holding a 2-0 aggregate lead from the first game in north London.