Arsenal have a handful of injuries to contend with ahead of the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals, while Newcastle United have two key players suspended.

Arsenal host Newcastle tonight as both sides look to take the upper hand in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta ’s side are unbeaten in 13 games across all competitions and reached the final four of this competition after a topsy-turvy 3-2 win against Crystal Palace last month.

Leandro Trossard set up Arsenal’s only goal in their 1-0 win over Ipswich though he is replaced by young Ethan Nwaneri in the starting XI tonight. Nwaneri could be playing in place of Saka on the right, with Gabriel Martinelli switching back to the left flank and Jesus still up front.

Arsenal face Newcastle tonight in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta navigating a growing injury list in forward positions. The Gunners’ attacking options have been depleted, and the manager must make tactical adjustments to maintain momentum.

Arsenal are without attackers for tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle. Nwaneri picked up a muscular injury in Arsenal’s draw with Brighton on Saturday and is now set for a few weeks on the sidelines.

Arsenal and Newcastle United are set to collide in a highly anticipated Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium this evening and Mikel Arteta has chosen his starting eleven.