Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Arsenal in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Mikel Arteta was subject to a witty jest from Newcastle United after his Arsenal side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at St. James' Park

Newcastle will hope to finish the job at St. James' Park today and book their place in the English Football League Cup final when they take on Arsenal in the second leg of this semifinal. The Magpies have the advantage after claiming a crucial 2-0 away win at the Emirates in last month's first leg,