The Carabao Cup commences this week with Arsenal looking to set the bar as to why they are the competitions favourites while Newcastle will be looking for their second final appearance under Eddie How

In-stadium VAR announcements by referees will be trialed in English soccer for the first time on Tuesday when Arsenal hosts Newcastle in the semifinals of the English League Cup. Referees will use the Emirates Stadium's public address system to announce decisions made following video review.

Newcastle United have the chance of reaching the Carabao Cup final when they travel to the Emirates for the semi-final first leg against Arsenal. On the back of successive away wins against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur,

Arsenal fans have had plenty to say ahead of facing Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The first leg is on Tuesday night at the Emirates, with then the second leg 29 days later at St James’ Park.

Arsenal and Newcastle will tonight meet in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners are hosting Eddie Howe’s side at the Emirates Stadium before traveling up to St James’ Park next month.