Watch Newcastle vs Arsenal on February 5 in the high-stakes second leg of their Carabao Cup semi final, with the Gunners travelling to St James' Park needing to overturn a two-goal deficit.
Newcastle came away from the Emirates Stadium with a 2-0 lead after the first leg of the semi final on January 8. Now, in front of a home crowd, they're in the driving seat to reach the final and compete for a first trophy since 1955.
Arsenal, though, have enough quality to turn things around, so we should be in for a thrilling evening of football under the lights on Wednesday.
Here, FourFourTwo brings you all the details on how to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal live streams, TV broadcasts, and how to watch from anywhere with a VPN.
Key information
• Newcastle vs Arsenal Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Newcastle vs Arsenal Kick-off time: 8pm GMT / 3pm ET
• Newcastle vs Arsenal Venue: St James' Park, Newcastle
• Newcastle vs Arsenal FREE Streams: DAZN (Canada)
• Newcastle vs Arsenal TV & Streaming: Sky Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (US) | beIN Sports (Aus & NZ)
• Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN risk-free
Newcastle vs Arsenal FREE streams
The first leg saw extensive free-to-air coverage and while that's not the case for the second leg, you can still watch Newcastle vs Arsenal for free in Canada with DAZN.
DAZN opens up its paywall for select events each week and after doing so for the first leg, will repeat the offer for the second leg on Wednesday. You just need to register, without paying for a subscription.
In the UK, there is no free coverage of Newcastle vs Arsenal – the first leg was broadcast on ITV but the second leg is not being shown there, although the second leg of Liverpool vs Spurs on Thursday will be on ITV.
Watch Newcastle vs Arsenal from anywhere
What if you're away from home for the game, and your usual streaming service is geo-restricted? Well, there is a neat solution. A VPN - or Virtual Private Network - is a piece of software that sets your IP address to make your device appear to be in any country in the world.
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Watch Newcastle vs Arsenal in the UK
Fans in the UK can watch Newcastle vs Arsenal with Sky Sports.
Sky Sports is the main Carabao Cup rights-holder and Newcastle vs Arsenal will go out on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT on Wednesday.
Sky Sports can be added to various TV plans or purchased as part of a Sky TV subscription, though you're looking at a 24-month minimum contract. For a no-strings-attached option, you can stream Sky Sports channels through Now TV, which has day passes (£14.99) and monthly memberships (£26 a month).
Watch Newcastle vs Arsenal in the US
Paramount+ has the rights to the Carabao Cub in the US and will have a Newcastle vs Arsenal live stream on Wednesday from 2pm ET / 11am PT.
Watch Newcastle vs Arsenal in Australia or New Zealand
Fans in Australia and New Zealand can watch Newcastle vs Arsenal on beIN Sports.
Subscriptions to the beIN Connect streaming platform start from $14.99 a month in both currencies, but you can currently take advantage of a seven-day free trial.
Kick-off is at 7.00am AEDT / 9.00am NZDT on Thursday 6th February.
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Newcastle vs Arsenal: What happened in the first leg?
Arsenal 0 – 2 Newcastle
- Goals: Isak 37', Gordon 51'
Newcastle took control of the Carabao Cup semi final tie with a spectacular 2-0 away win over Arsenal at the Emirates on January 7, 2025.
Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon either side of the half-time break gave Newcastle a convincing win on the night and the driving seat for the second leg on Wednesday.
Isak lifted a cool finish beyond the Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in the 37th minute in a move that originated with a long ball forward. After taking a one-goal lead into the break, there were only six minutes on the clock in the second half when Newcastle doubled their lead, Isak involved again as his shot rebounded into the path of Gordon, who was left with a simple finish.
Newcastle had a lot of defending to do, but saw out the game with a clean sheet to take a lead they'll have every confidence in defending on Wednesday night.
Newcastle vs Arsenal: Preview
When the two sides met in the first leg, Newcastle were in the middle of a red hot streak of form that saw them win nine games on the bounce, while Arsenal were stuttering slightly. Alexander Isak's goal seemed to underline the headaches Arsenal had up front, with no out-and-out striker, and injured Bukayo Saka, and a heavy weighting towards goals from corners.
One month on, things look a little different. Defeats to Bournemouth and, most recently, Fulham, have stunted Newcastle's steamrolling progress up the Premier League table. Arsenal, meanwhile, come into this having just put five goals past the reigning Premier League champions, Man City - all from open play.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insisted that win has given his side momentum and confidence ahead of the visit to St James' Park this evening.
"When you compare the emotional state of the team after the first leg and now after Man City, it is very different. The next stop is the final – we know how big that is," Arteta said. "The buzz the City game gave us and the manner [in which] we did it, it is momentum. It is time for full gas and to go for it."
Only once has a team overturned a two-goal deficit from the first leg of an EFL Cup semi final, so the history books do favour Newcastle. Only two have come back from a first-leg defeat at home, but Arsenal will take heart from the fact they were the last to do so, against arch-rivals Tottenham in 1987.
Arsenal have lost on their last two visits to St James' Park, but then again Newcastle have lost their last two matches at St James' Park, beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth and 2-1 by Fulham.
"Nerves and excitement are closely linked to each other as emotions and you have to try and focus on the positive side much more than the negative," said Newcastle manager Eddie Hower.
"I understand the brain can go in different directions but, ultimately, we're in a cup semi-final – what a great opportunity we've got. Forget any talk of a lead. What a great opportunity for us at home to attack the game, try and embrace everything in the face and do our best."
Arsenal's persistent quality, along with Newcastle's faltering form, makes the 2-0 aggregate scoreline feel a little shaky. Arsenal will smell blood. Newcastle will be roared on by a fervent home crowd under the lights. A thrilling, pulsating game of football awaits.
Newcastle vs Arsenal: Team News
Newcastle could be without key midfielder Joelinton, whose knee was put into a brace after last weekend's game against Fulham. Manager Eddie Howe has described the Brazilian as a "doubt". The same goes for Callum Wilson, who's training again after his latest injury - a hamstring issue. Harvey Barnes and Jamaal Lascelles remain unavailable with long-term injuries.
Howe is certain to select the strongest starting line-up available to him, with a shot at a first trophy for the club since 1955, so the goal-scorers from the first leg, Isak and Gordon will form the thrust of the attack.
As for Arsenal, there are no fresh injury concerns or availability issues. Long-term absentees include Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while back-up goalkeeper Neto is cup-tied.
Everything Mikel Arteta has said indicates he'll field a full-strength line-up against Newcastle, with Gabriel, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz all set to start.
Newcastle vs Arsenal: Route to the Carabao Cup semi final
Arsenal
3rd Round: Arsenal 5-1 Bolton
Round of 16: Preston 0-3 Arsenal
Quarter final: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace
Newcastle United
3rd Round: Newcastle 1-0 Wimbledon
Round of 16: Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea
Quarter final: Newcastle 3-1 Brentford
