Arsenal must overturn a two-goal deficit when they face Newcastle United in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Magpies secured a commanding 2-0 victory in the first leg, leaving Arsenal with a major challenge to reach the final. Despite their recent 5-1 victory over Manchester City, Arsenal's history in these situations does not favor them. Newcastle, on the other hand, are eager to reach their first major trophy in 56 years and are hoping to capitalize on their recent home form.
Newcastle United and Arsenal will clash at St James' Park in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. The Gunners face a daunting task to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg, while Newcastle aim to inch closer to their first major trophy in 56 years. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon secured a commanding 2-0 victory for Eddie Howe's side at Emirates Stadium on January 8th.
\Arsenal, however, are brimming with confidence after their most impressive performance of the season – a resounding 5-1 triumph over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. Despite the uphill battle, Mikel Arteta's men are determined to keep their trophy aspirations alive. They travel to Newcastle knowing that the Magpies have suffered back-to-back home defeats, conceding two or more goals in both matches. Bournemouth triumphed 4-1 on January 18th, followed by Fulham's 2-1 victory on February 1st. Arsenal have showcased their attacking prowess on the road, scoring three or more goals in five away games this season, including three instances of hitting the five-goal mark. \Arteta, whose club last lifted the League Cup in 1993, expressed optimism: 'When you compare the emotional state of the team after the first leg and now after Man City it is very different. Next stop is the final. We know how big that is. 'The buzz the City game gave us and the manner we did it, it is momentum. It is time for full gas and go for it.' However, history does not favor Arsenal in this scenario. In the 31 previous instances where a team lost the first leg at home in an EFL Cup semi-final, only twice did the losing side manage to overturn the deficit and progress. Another statistic that casts doubt on Arsenal's chances is that out of 32 instances where a team lost the first leg of a League Cup semi-final by two or more goals, only one team, Aston Villa, managed to progress after overcoming a 3-1 first leg deficit against Tranmere in the 1993-94 season. \Newcastle, who reached the League Cup final two years ago – their first Wembley appearance since the 1999 FA Cup final – faced Manchester United in the final. Magpies boss Eddie Howe acknowledged the nerves associated with being so close to winning silverware but believes his players can channel that energy positively. 'Nerves and excitement are closely linked to each other as emotions and you have to try and focus on the positive side much more than the negative,' he said. 'I understand the brain can go in different directions but, ultimately, when you look at this game and we're in a cup semi-final, what a great opportunity we've got and that's if it is nil-nil. 'Forget any talk of a lead. What a great opportunity for us at home to attack the game, try and embrace everything in the face and do our best. That's what we're going to try and do.' \Arsenal's pursuit of a striker during the winter transfer window was widely reported. Their bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins was rejected, and Monday's deadline passed without any additions. Arsenal currently trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points and are also in the Champions League knockout stage. Despite failing to strengthen their attacking options, Arsenal have not been heavily reliant on goalscoring this season. They are the second highest scorers in the Premier League, netting three or more goals in 13 games this season. Asked if he was disappointed by not signing a striker in the winter window, Arteta said: 'No, because when you try your best and you do things with the right process. 'You also see the people that we all share the same intentions with and wills, and after you don't achieve it, OK there are things to learn from it, there always are but you have to move on. 'That's a piece that was important in the moment and now we have to move on, and nobody knows whether it is better to have done it or not, and we'll find that out at the end of the season.
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