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Idris Elba at St James' Park to watch Newcastle United's crucial Carabao Cup semi-final

Idris Elba has been pictured at St James' Park during Newcastle United's crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against fellow Premier League side Southampton.

The English actor, who is famed for his role in BBC drama Luther among others, sat alongside Newcastle United co-owners Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley in the directors' box.

Elba is an avid Arsenal supporter but was in town to witness a potentially historic night on Tyneside.

Newcastle have undergone a remarkable transformation since the PIF takeover in October 2021. The Magpies currently sit third in the Premier League, and are unbeaten in 15 league games.

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Eddie Howe's men are on the verge of securing a first League Cup final in 47 years. Newcastle have never won the competition, and lost their previous final 2-1 against Manchester City in 1976.

Newcastle eliminated Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, AFC Bournemouth and Leicester City respectively to reach the last four of the Carabao Cup.

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