Arsenal vs Newcastle United LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Newcastle United 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.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Substitution, Newcastle United. Sean Longstaff replaces Joe Willock.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt missed. William Saliba (Arsenal) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Declan Rice with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Substitution, Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus replaces Leandro Trossard.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Substitution, Arsenal. Jorginho replaces Thomas Partey.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) with an attempt from very close range.
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