February 4th 2025.
Arsenal had a stunning victory over Man City on Sunday, with a score of 5-1. This has definitely boosted their confidence as they go into the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle on Wednesday night. On the other hand, Newcastle suffered a tough loss to Fulham on Saturday, despite initially leading the game. This was a major setback for their hopes of making it into the top four.
The Magpies, however, have a 2-0 lead in the cup semi-final after a strong performance in the first leg at the Emirates. The winner of this tie will face either Tottenham or Liverpool in the final at Wembley. While Newcastle legend Alan Shearer still believes his former club will come out victorious, he is feeling a bit more nervous after Arsenal's impressive win against Man City. He believes that if one thing were to happen, Arsenal could make a comeback in the semi-final.
Shearer expressed his concerns on The Rest is Football podcast, saying, "I'm feeling very twitchy. The last thing we want is for Arsenal to score early because the tension in the stadium will be off the charts. It definitely worries me, especially after their previous home game against Bournemouth where they were outplayed. And Saturday's game against Fulham was another disappointment."
He also emphasized the importance of not conceding an early goal, as Arsenal has scored seven first-half goals in their last six games. However, Shearer warned Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta that Newcastle will not sit back and defend their advantage. He believes that Newcastle's game is at its best when they are full of energy, pressing and not giving the opposition any space. Playing on the front foot at St. James' Park, Shearer says, will not be easy for Arsenal.
But despite his concerns, Shearer is hoping for a win for Newcastle, saying, "I wouldn't care if Newcastle didn't win another game this season, as long as they win on Wednesday and in the final. That would make me a happy man!" The stakes are high for both teams, and it will be an intense match at St. James' Park. Who will come out on top and reach the Carabao Cup final? Share your predictions and let's see who will be victorious.
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