Newcastle is back in the English League Cup final for another chance to end its 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.

Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scored as Newcastle secured a 4-0 aggregate victory to reach the Carabao Cup final while Arsenal paid the price for some unusually slack defending. Newcastle have beaten Arsenal three times this season.

Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle United targeted William Saliba and Gabriel during their 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi final. Newcastle already held a 2-0 lead on aggregate from their win in the first leg of their semi final at the Emirates Stadium last month and went on to book their place at Wembley with the same victory at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.

Eddie Howe's side made light work of reaching the Carabao Cup final and are on course to end the club's long trophy drought

Anthony Gordon’s comments after Newcastle’s win over Arsenal to reach the Carabao Cup final have gone viral. Leading 2-0 from the first-leg, Newcastle beat Arsenal by the same scoreline in the second leg on Wednesday night thanks to goals from Jacob Murphy and Gordon.

Anthony Gordon appeared to aim a subtle dig at Arsenal following Newcastle’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Mikel Arteta’s side this evening. Already trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Gunners had a mountain to climb as Jacob Murphy beat David Raya on the rebound after Alexander Isak fired against the post in the 19th minute.