The Magpies take a 2-0 lead into the reverse fixture but may have to try and book their place at Wembley without midfield enforcer Joelinton. The Brazilian is a doubt for the clash after suffering a knee injury in the defeat to Fulham on Saturday.

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Joelinton was forced off during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham with a knee injury and was later spotted in a knee brace.

Eddie Howe’s Update on Joelinton Ahead of Critical Arsenal ClashAs Newcastle United prepare for their upcoming semi-final against Arsenal, all eyes are on Joelinton’s fitness

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James' Park knowing they must overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg,

Eddie Howe is sweating over the fitness of Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton ahead of the crucial Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James’ Park on Wednesday night looking to overturn a two-goal deficit and book their place in the final.