The Gunners registered a stunning 5-1 win over Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend. They will aim to carry the momentum into the League Cup tie.
Arsenal are trailing 2-0 after the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. They need a huge performance at St James’ Park to overturn the deficit and qualify for the final at Wembley.
Ahead of the showdown, Arteta said that White is not fit to play yet (via Sky Sports). The defender could return to first-team action following the upcoming winter break.
He said: “No news from the game against City. Ben is still out, hopefully after the break he will be available.”
When pressed on a possible return date for Saka after hamstring surgery, Arteta added: “I don’t know”.
The Gunners sent a massive statement to league leaders Liverpool with the 5-1 rout of City.
They dominated proceedings in the second half and could have won by a bigger margin.
Arsenal now need to focus on the Magpies. The Gunners have a nine-day break after tomorrow’s visit. Arteta will hope his players will give everything on the pitch to overturn the deficit.
The Gunners will be beaming with confidence after the stunning victory on Sunday and must make a quick start with a goal at St James Park to pile pressure on the Magpies.
Arsenal have been on the losing end in the last two visits to the stadium, but they won 2-0 before that.
The London giants squandered six big chances during the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. The players must capitalise on any clear-cut scoring opportunities tomorrow.
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