Hello! And welcome along to our coverage of the first Carabao Cup semi-final.
We are down to the final four teams in the running for the first major domestic honour of the English football season and today’s game pits Arsenal and Newcastle against each other.
The teams meet at the Emirates Stadium for the first leg before going to St James’ Park in just under a month’s time for the second leg. With home advantage, it is essential Mikel Arteta’s men establish a first-leg lead that they can protect on Tyneside on February 5.
There are still a few hours until kick-off, so stick with us for all the build up.
