Newcastle United to Host Arsenal in EFL Cup Second Leg
Newcastle United will host Arsenal for the second leg of the EFL Cup at St. James’ Park. The Magpies have already secured a 2-0 lead from the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Meanwhile, the Gunners are coming off a 5-1 victory against Manchester City in the Premier League. On the other hand, Newcastle United suffered a defeat against Fulham in their previous Premier League match. The Magpies will be without the services of Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, and Jamaal Lascelles due to injuries.
Newcastle United’s Predicted Lineup Against Arsenal
Defence
Martin Dubravka will start in goal for this encounter. Kieran Trippier and Lewis Hall will be the full-backs, while Fabian Schar and Dan Burn will form the central defensive partnership.
Dubravka has conceded 6 goals and kept 5 clean sheets in 9 Premier League matches this season. Trippier has conceded 4 goals and kept 6 clean sheets in 14 games, while Hall has conceded 20 goals and kept 8 clean sheets in 24 appearances. Schar has conceded 19 goals and kept 7 clean sheets in 20 matches, with a total of 2 goal contributions. Burn has conceded 22 goals and kept 8 clean sheets in 23 games.
Midfield
Sandro Tonali will be the central defensive midfielder, with Bruno Guimaraes and Joseph Willock as the two central midfielders alongside him.
Tonali has scored 1 goal in 22 Premier League matches, with a total of 2 goal contributions. Guimaraes has scored 2 goals and provided 6 assists in 24 games, while Willock has registered 1 assist in 21 appearances.
Attack
Jacob Murphy will be the right-winger, Anthony Gordon will be the left-winger, and Alexander Isak will lead the line as the central forward.
Murphy has scored 4 goals and provided 7 assists in 21 Premier League matches this season. Gordon has scored 6 goals and contributed 5 assists in 23 games, while Isak has found the back of the net 17 times and registered 5 assists in 22 appearances.
Newcastle United’s Predicted Lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock — Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Don’t miss this crucial EFL Cup second-leg clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal. Tune in to witness the Magpies’ determined effort to extend their lead and secure a spot in the next round.
