They would be even stronger position if Arsenal had not turned their form around since their defeats in both domestic cups last month, beginning in the first leg of this EFL Cup semifinal before they were then knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by Manchester United.

Arsenal and Newcastle face off tonight in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners must overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit to reach the final. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon scored in the semi-final first leg to build a commanding lead as Arsenal produced one of their worst performances of the season.