Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final.

The message from the boss was simple. "Calm, calm" was the shout to assistant Jason Tindall in the moments after the 2-0 win as the Magpies boss refused to get carried away with the reverse leg to come in early February.

Newcastle fought back to claim a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions through first-half goals by Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak, with Dutch centre-back Botman able to produce an assured display to cement the club's fifth-place spot in the Premier League.

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United are without midfield talisman Bruno Guimaraes and central defender Fabian Schar through suspension, with Sven Botman making a welcome return to the side against Spurs on Saturday. Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff are vying to replace Bruno.