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
Attempt missed. Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alexander Isak.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt missed. Jurriën Timber (Arsenal) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Declan Rice with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt saved. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt blocked. William Saliba (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt blocked. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Attempt saved. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) header from the left side of the box is saved.
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