February 4th 2025.
The upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final between Newcastle United and Arsenal has fans on the edge of their seats, with both teams eager to secure a spot in the final at Wembley and bring home some silverware. It's been a long time since Newcastle has tasted victory in a major tournament, with their last triumph dating all the way back to 1969 when they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Meanwhile, Arsenal's last taste of success was in 2020 when they lifted the FA Cup after defeating Chelsea.
Despite Arsenal's recent struggles, they are currently in contention for the Premier League title and their victory against Manchester City on Sunday has given them a boost of confidence. However, their primary focus remains on the Premier League and they have been performing well in their last seven matches, with five wins and two draws. It's worth noting that their last defeat was against Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, where Alexander Isak, a top transfer target for Arsenal, scored a goal.
Newcastle, on the other hand, has been struggling in their last two games with consecutive home defeats to Fulham and Bournemouth. However, they have managed to score in each of their last 15 matches, and Arsenal's defense has been shaky with eight goals conceded in their last ten games. The first goal in this match will be crucial, as it could determine the outcome of the game. If Arsenal falls behind by three goals, they will be in big trouble, but if they manage to score first, it could be anyone's game.
In their previous encounter, Isak scored the first goal for Newcastle at the Emirates, and he is looking to continue his impressive form with 11 goals in his last nine games. Exciting young player Ethan Nwaneri, who scored in their 5-1 win against Manchester City, is also expected to make an impact for Arsenal. The Londoners are favored to win with odds of 6/5, but Newcastle will have the home-field advantage and their fans are already planning a trip to the final on March 16th.
In other football news, Leeds United is looking to secure a spot in the Premier League and they have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table with a victory against Coventry. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming Super Bowl against Kansas City, with odds of 6/5 to make over 4.5 tackles. It won't be an easy task to keep Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes quiet, with odds of 5/6 to register a run for more than 12.5 yards.
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