Newcastle vs Arsenal team news
Attacker Joelinton will be assessed by Newcastle, having been withdrawn with a knee issue shortly after Fulham’s second-half equaliser on Saturday.
Winger Harvey Barnes has a thigh injury but defender Fabian Schar and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes could return following suspensions for the first leg.
Jacob Murphy reflects on this afternoon’s defeat at St. James’ Park 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/ERA1FYjyIf
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 1, 2025
Defender Jamaal Lascelles is not expected to be back until at least March with a knee injury, but striker Callum Wilson could be in contention after recovering from a thigh injury.
Arsenal goalkeeper Neto is cup-tied because the Brazilian played for parent club Bournemouth earlier in this season’s competition.
Key creative presence Bukayo Saka remains among their absentees, having sustained a long-term hamstring injury at the end of December, as does forward Gabriel Jesus with a knee problem.
Full-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out with shorter-term fitness issues.
Mylestone moment 🫡
First goal for The Arsenal 🤝 @lewisskelly49 pic.twitter.com/VEK4RtEDlo
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 3, 2025
Newcastle vs Arsenal expected line-ups
Newcastle starting XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock, Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber, Rice, Partey, Odegaard, Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli
How to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel
Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra commencing at 19:00.
Fans wanting to live stream the action can watch via Sky GO on a wide range of devices including mobile phones and tablets.