Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

The first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals begin on Tuesday, when Arsenal host Newcastle United in a game between two of the Premier League's top five sides. Arsenal are undefeated in their last 13 games across all competitions,

Newcastle United must make the most of their strong form when they take on Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals, coach Eddie Howe said on Monday as he urged his team not to be complacent. Newcastle have won their last six games across all competitions,