Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United
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Newcastle United won: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United in the EFL Cup (Round 1/2) on Tue, 7 Jan 2025 at Emirates Stadium, London. Newcastle United goals: Alexander Isak 37', Anthony Gordon 51'. Expected goals: 3.22-1.22. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Martin Dubravka (8.3).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Arsenal 2-0
Newcastle United saw off Arsenal 2-0 away from home at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday 7 January in EFL Cup.
Alexander Isak put Newcastle United ahead on 37' (0-1) and Anthony Gordon made it 0-2 on 51'.
Arsenal had 70% of the ball, shots were 23-7 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 3.22-1.22. Arsenal created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Martin Dubravka (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 59,125. Referee: John Brooks.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.22 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 23 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 48 | 15 |
| Big chances | 6 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 500 (87%) | 189 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Total shots | 23 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 6 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-1-2-3): David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Thomas Partey, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli
Newcastle United (4-1-2-3): Martin Dubravka, Valentino Livramento, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Joseph Willock, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
Key events
- 37' · Goal · Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 43' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 51' · Goal · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 55' · Yellow card · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 59' · Substitution · Gabriel Jesus for Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
- 59' · Substitution · Jorginho for Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
- 65' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Substitution · Lloyd Kelly for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Substitution · Sean Longstaff for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Miguel Almiron for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 78' · Substitution · Oleksandr Zinchenko for Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
- 80' · Yellow card · Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Valentino Livramento (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 38, draws 11, Newcastle United 13.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Newcastle United?
Newcastle United won, 0-2 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 7 Jan 2025.
When and where is Arsenal vs Newcastle United?
Tue, 7 Jan 2025, 20:00 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Newcastle United?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 38 wins, 11 draws, Newcastle United 13 wins (goals 100-47).