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

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is fully aware of the challenge that Arsenal pose ahead of the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash. The Gunners will be looking to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg,