⚽ EFL Carabao Cup 2025/26 Season

[Hirose UK]

Advantage Newcastle, it ended 0-2 in favour of the visitors. Arsenal played well but couldn't create chances for themselves to score, this match proves once again that you can play good and still lose when you don't create chances and make good use of them. Newcastle are one foot into the Carabao finals as we await the second leg in a week or two weeks time.

One could thought that arsenal would have overwhelmed Newcastle in that game but it turned out to be otherwise, in this game Arsenal played like a youth team, I never expected Arsenal to perform that low against Newcastle despite the fact that they have performed better than Newcastle this season and they had the home advantage which was one of the reason that made everyone considered them to be favourites in that tie, the return leg will be coming up soon  but i don't expect Arsenal to come back because they already wasted their own chance of getting ahead and do not seem as if they can find their way back so I will tip Newcastle to go all the way.

Two big team suffered defeat in the first leg match, Liverpool lost 1 - 0 away to Tottenham but there is chance in the second leg for Liverpool to avenge their defeat by winning big, they are strong team and can always end home games well.
Meanwhile, Arsenal themselves I are still very doubtful whether they can avenge their defeat and surpass Newcastle advantage which currently has an aggregate of 2 points, the second leg match will take place next month and for now the 4 team in the semifinals will focus first on the Premier League competition.

[Promocodeudo]

Come on guys, I think we can't doubt the ability possessed by Liverpool this season, we can see how they appear solid and have a better mentality than other teams this season, so indeed they will most likely be able to turn things around and reach the final to face the winner between arsenal and newcastle later, I personally am very confident if Liverpool can even beat Tottenham with a landslide score in the second leg especialy their will play in anfield stadium, compared to Liverpool, it looks like an exciting match will occur between arsenal and newcastle later, because arsenal must be able to catch up with 2 goals from newcastle in the match later.

Buddy let's hope Liverpool dream comes through in this one, though ordinarily Liverpool has all it takes to reach the finals and battle it with whichever team that made it to the finals with them, the second leg of the match between Liverpool and Tottenham is a home match for liverpoool so I wouldn't be surprised if Liverpool win them with high scores, Liverpool is good at home, I don't think they will take chances in that match hence they know what's at stake if the match doesnt favour them, i think they will want to do everything to win that match considering how important the match is to them, when I watch Liverpool play their games this season I somuch enjoy their pattern of football, they play with all seriousness, they don't want to take any team for granted or even underrate any team, though I felt disappointed in their encounter with Titenham where they lost 0:1 in favour of the host team but looking at the match statistics they did great even more than the the team that won but finishing was a problem for them, it's all good that there's a second leg which i believe they will win at all cost.

[Lida93]

One could thought that arsenal would have overwhelmed Newcastle in that game but it turned out to be otherwise, in this game Arsenal played like a youth team, I never expected Arsenal to perform that low against Newcastle despite the fact that they have performed better than Newcastle this season and they had the home advantage which was one of the reason that made everyone considered them to be favourites in that tie, the return leg will be coming up soon  but i don't expect Arsenal to come back because they already wasted their own chance of getting ahead and do not seem as if they can find their way back so I will tip Newcastle to go all the way.

Two big team suffered defeat in the first leg match, Liverpool lost 1 - 0 away to Tottenham but there is chance in the second leg for Liverpool to avenge their defeat by winning big, they are strong team and can always end home games well.
Meanwhile, Arsenal themselves I are still very doubtful whether they can avenge their defeat and surpass Newcastle advantage which currently has an aggregate of 2 points, the second leg match will take place next month and for now the 4 team in the semifinals will focus first on the Premier League competition.

Yea Liverpool appears to have the squad it takes to get back on Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg when they meet but that notwithstanding, I wouldn't completely give-up on Tottenham not to put up to the challenge and perhaps make an upset when the time comes because this is one opportunity for Tottenham to get to play a cup final after many years and I think they will want to give it their all more than their opponent. So to me, this is what makes Tottenham appears dangerous for next game than the previous.

For Arsenal, it's hard to place any hope on what they can do or not do, especially with how they had to play against Manchester United last night in the FA Cup, where they couldn't beat a one man down Manchester United that has been inconsistent lately. It's more daring to think they can have their way against Newcastle in the second leg as they're not playing like a team that wants to win a trophy yet.

[bering]

The last time Tottenham won the trophy in this competition was in 2008 at that time the competition named Carling Cup and if i am not mistaken this is the last trophy which Tottenham get because after this trophy Tottenham never won a trophy in any championship and actually their journey a bit closer rather than Liverpool this because on the first leg Tottenham can beat Liverpool with narrow score

Everybody know Spurs seems to be cursed although they had several times reach to the final matches on different competitions but Tottenham always be failed to win at the final match this thing also makes Harry Kane leave them because seems if he stayed much longer at Tottenham he possibly will ended his career without trophies

Tottenham has 1-0 aggregate and all they have to do is not lost from Liverpool in the second leg later but Anfield is one of the most dangerous place in England and Liverpool has playing fantastic everytime play at this place moreover Liverpool is defending champion so Liverpool too had an ambition want to defend their title in this competition

[Majestic-milf]

I wasn't surprised by the scoreline in Leicester game. As a Premier League side Leicester City was expected to dominate a lower tier team. Leicester City clinical performance showcased their professionalism and ability to capitalize on their superiority but also serve as a reminder that complacency can be costly in football whether it is in Cup matches or League matches.

Really, it came as a shock for me because I know how Leicester have been struggling in the Premier league but at the same time, playing against QPR should have been a walk in the park being that they (QPR ) don't have what it takes to match Leicester's force. I just knew they will steal the show the moment the goals passed three from Leicester.

[SatoPrincess]

Very impressive performance from Leicester against QPR, they showed superiority over their ex championship competitors in an eight goal thrilled game. Leicester will now advance to the fourth round of the FA cup giving them a chance to battle for the trophy and record a good and successful season. Hopefully this performance level will be replicated when they face Crystal Palace in their next EPL game on the 15th of January.

[CLS63]

Guys this is the EFL Cup thread not FA Cup. I guess you didn't notice so I just wanted to indicate that. We are in the second legs of the semi final phase in the EFL Cup now and there is a break nearly around a month for the matches.

Newcastle and Tottenham gained important advantages of course. While Newcastle are having a good season I don't expect them to lose the 2-0 advantage easily. But for the other matchup I can say Liverpool still have a big chance to come back.

[Docnaster]

Advantage Newcastle, it ended 0-2 in favour of the visitors. Arsenal played well but couldn't create chances for themselves to score, this match proves once again that you can play good and still lose when you don't create chances and make good use of them. Newcastle are one foot into the Carabao finals as we await the second leg in a week or two weeks time.

Arsenal after suffering that shocking defeat at home to Newcastle last week in the first leg of their semi final tie in the EFL Caraboa Cup was again knocked out of the English FA Cup competition yesterday by Manchester United and after watching that game, I concluded that there was no way Arsenal are going to overturn that 2:0 deficit when they visit St James Park for the second and last leg of that tie. Mikel Arteta seems to be clueless on what to do at the moment and improve the performance of his side which is why I think Newcastle will utilize that to protect their 2:0 lead and progress to the finals of the competition

[Hirose UK]

Arsenal after suffering that shocking defeat at home to Newcastle last week in the first leg of their semi final tie in the EFL Caraboa Cup was again knocked out of the English FA Cup competition yesterday by Manchester United and after watching that game, I concluded that there was no way Arsenal are going to overturn that 2:0 deficit when they visit St James Park for the second and last leg of that tie. Mikel Arteta seems to be clueless on what to do at the moment and improve the performance of his side which is why I think Newcastle will utilize that to protect their 2:0 lead and progress to the finals of the competition

If they are eliminated from all competitions then there are only the Premier League and also the UCL which are the places for Arsenal to be able to perform optimally because in both competitions it has shown that Arsenal is able to compete and play quite well, for the time being in both competitions Arsenal is still ranked 3rd.
Newcastle only needs to play it safe by holding draw in the second leg match, so Newcastle will be the team that qualifies for the final and in addition for every home match they can also show fairly solid quality of play that cannot even be underestimated by anyone including big team at the same time.

[Republikcoin.com]

If they are eliminated from all competitions then there are only the Premier League and also the UCL which are the places for Arsenal to be able to perform optimally because in both competitions it has shown that Arsenal is able to compete and play quite well, for the time being in both competitions Arsenal is still ranked 3rd.
Newcastle only needs to play it safe by holding draw in the second leg match, so Newcastle will be the team that qualifies for the final and in addition for every home match they can also show fairly solid quality of play that cannot even be underestimated by anyone including big team at the same time.

Arsenal must be able to put forward their best abilities when they are guests at Newcastle's home because Arsenal has lost with a score of two goals without reply at their home in the first leg. So even though in the second leg it will be a bit difficult for Arsenal to win convincingly, of course Arsenal must be able to score three goals without reply in order to qualify for the EFL Cup final this season because Arsenal has been eliminated in the FA Cup. However, in this case I also quite agree with what you said that Newcastle only needs a draw to be able to bring themselves to the EFL final, so Newcastle will not have more pressure when hosting Arsenal in the second leg later.

[Abbatty]

Arsenal must be able to put forward their best abilities when they are guests at Newcastle's home because Arsenal has lost with a score of two goals without reply at their home in the first leg. So even though in the second leg it will be a bit difficult for Arsenal to win convincingly, of course Arsenal must be able to score three goals without reply in order to qualify for the EFL Cup final this season because Arsenal has been eliminated in the FA Cup. However, in this case I also quite agree with what you said that Newcastle only needs a draw to be able to bring themselves to the EFL final, so Newcastle will not have more pressure when hosting Arsenal in the second leg later.

I don’t even have hopes in arsenal qualifying for the final, I know it football and anything can still happen, we have seen some incredible comebacks over the years. For now Arsenal are in a very poor form and Newcastle have been in their best foam, if they can travel to emirates and get 2 goals, I see no reasons why they won’t get a goal or 2 at St.James park. They are not just scoring goals now but they are also defending well as well, we all saw what they did at Emirate, the block shots, the saves, they low blocks too.

In the second leg I still see Newcastle beating arsenal, Arsenal have been struggling in front of goal since the absence of Abuja to Saka. Most times it their defenders that end up scoring for them. Newcastle will give everything to protect their lead and hit Arsenal on counter attack.

[Cityhunter34]

Arsenal must be able to put forward their best abilities when they are guests at Newcastle's home because Arsenal has lost with a score of two goals without reply at their home in the first leg. So even though in the second leg it will be a bit difficult for Arsenal to win convincingly, of course Arsenal must be able to score three goals without reply in order to qualify for the EFL Cup final this season because Arsenal has been eliminated in the FA Cup. However, in this case I also quite agree with what you said that Newcastle only needs a draw to be able to bring themselves to the EFL final, so Newcastle will not have more pressure when hosting Arsenal in the second leg later.

I don’t even have hopes in arsenal qualifying for the final, I know it football and anything can still happen, we have seen some incredible comebacks over the years. For now Arsenal are in a very poor form and Newcastle have been in their best foam, if they can travel to emirates and get 2 goals, I see no reasons why they won’t get a goal or 2 at St.James park. They are not just scoring goals now but they are also defending well as well, we all saw what they did at Emirate, the block shots, the saves, they low blocks too.

In the second leg I still see Newcastle beating arsenal, Arsenal have been struggling in front of goal since the absence of Abuja to Saka. Most times it their defenders that end up scoring for them. Newcastle will give everything to protect their lead and hit Arsenal on counter attack.

It's already obvious that Newcastle united would still going to beat Arsenal in this second leg, because considering their present performance now I think Newcastle united stand in a better chance than them. And even though they have already won them 2 zero in their first leg and they are still going to play on their home ground. However, if not for Bukayo Saka injury I think the game would have been a very though one for them, because Bukayo Saka is the most powerful chance creator in Arsenal, what they are just surfering today in the premier league and other leagues is just a result of Bukayo Saka absence.

[Frankolala]

Arsenal must be able to put forward their best abilities when they are guests at Newcastle's home because Arsenal has lost with a score of two goals without reply at their home in the first leg. So even though in the second leg it will be a bit difficult for Arsenal to win convincingly, of course Arsenal must be able to score three goals without reply in order to qualify for the EFL Cup final this season because Arsenal has been eliminated in the FA Cup. However, in this case I also quite agree with what you said that Newcastle only needs a draw to be able to bring themselves to the EFL final, so Newcastle will not have more pressure when hosting Arsenal in the second leg later.

I don’t even have hopes in arsenal qualifying for the final, I know it football and anything can still happen, we have seen some incredible comebacks over the years. For now Arsenal are in a very poor form and Newcastle have been in their best foam, if they can travel to emirates and get 2 goals, I see no reasons why they won’t get a goal or 2 at St.James park. They are not just scoring goals now but they are also defending well as well, we all saw what they did at Emirate, the block shots, the saves, they low blocks too.

In the second leg I still see Newcastle beating arsenal, Arsenal have been struggling in front of goal since the absence of Abuja to Saka. Most times it their defenders that end up scoring for them. Newcastle will give everything to protect their lead and hit Arsenal on counter attack.

It's already obvious that Newcastle united would still going to beat Arsenal in this second leg, because considering their present performance now I think Newcastle united stand in a better chance than them. And even though they have already won them 2 zero in their first leg and they are still going to play on their home ground. However, if not for Bukayo Saka injury I think the game would have been a very though one for them, because Bukayo Saka is the most powerful chance creator in Arsenal, what they are just surfering today in the premier league and other leagues is just a result of Bukayo Saka absence.

Newcastle is the favorite to be in the finals, because they are in a good form and stronger than Arsenal currently. I don't expect any miracle from Arsenal players because for them to qualify to the finals, they need to win this match with three goals which is impossible, because Newcastle will not sit down and watch them score all those goals. Newcastle might be the winner of this season EFL cup.

[Abbatty]

It's already obvious that Newcastle united would still going to beat Arsenal in this second leg, because considering their present performance now I think Newcastle united stand in a better chance than them. And even though they have already won them 2 zero in their first leg and they are still going to play on their home ground. However, if not for Bukayo Saka injury I think the game would have been a very though one for them, because Bukayo Saka is the most powerful chance creator in Arsenal, what they are just surfering today in the premier league and other leagues is just a result of Bukayo Saka absence.

Of course bukayo saka is missed a lot by arsenal, he is one of the most players in England this season that have created so many chances. Saka always have a huge impact in arsenal matches, and just like you said if he was available then probably the result might have been different. We all see how arsenal are even struggling in the league now, how they blew away a 2 goals lead against Aston Villa.

This is where I fault Mikel Arteta a lot, you have been in the club for over 6 years now and you have spent over $600 million since your arrival and you don’t an effective squad depth, this is what is affecting arsenal all these season. His best best player is still an Academy boy from the club then what happens to the money he have been spending. A proper striker is needed and also I think saka needs a backup in that right wing.

Newcastle will qualify that I’m very sure of, I don’t see this arsenal squad beating them, Newcastle are currently in a very good foam, and they have the best attacking line in the league for past 4 weeks. It going to be a tough one for the gunners.

[Zaguru12]

It's already obvious that Newcastle united would still going to beat Arsenal in this second leg, because considering their present performance now I think Newcastle united stand in a better chance than them. And even though they have already won them 2 zero in their first leg and they are still going to play on their home ground. However, if not for Bukayo Saka injury I think the game would have been a very though one for them, because Bukayo Saka is the most powerful chance creator in Arsenal, what they are just surfering today in the premier league and other leagues is just a result of Bukayo Saka absence.

I have one thing and it is actually ruling out a club in a game of football even though I believe they aren’t up to the standards or task. Arsenal have been poor for the past few matches even when they had Saka, although I wouldn’t deny the fact that most of the defeats of recent can be avoided if they indeed have there explosive weapon like Saka, but it’s baffling that a club like Arsenal who actually were consider or consider themselves genuine tittle contenders cannot actually compete without one player missing from there squad. The last time they hard Odegaard out they struggled, now with Saka out they are struggling again. This is isn’t befitting for them.

This game against Newcastle is seriously going to be entertaining because we all saw how Newcastle who were almost unbeaten for like 6 games now were humbled by Bournemouth, Arsenal might be looking at games like this as motivation going into the second leg of these game. This will also be a big morale checker for Newcastle because they seriously needs to bounce back from such an embarrassing defeat to not throway the lead in this tie

[Hirose UK]

If they are eliminated from all competitions then there are only the Premier League and also the UCL which are the places for Arsenal to be able to perform optimally because in both competitions it has shown that Arsenal is able to compete and play quite well, for the time being in both competitions Arsenal is still ranked 3rd.
Newcastle only needs to play it safe by holding draw in the second leg match, so Newcastle will be the team that qualifies for the final and in addition for every home match they can also show fairly solid quality of play that cannot even be underestimated by anyone including big team at the same time.

Arsenal must be able to put forward their best abilities when they are guests at Newcastle's home because Arsenal has lost with a score of two goals without reply at their home in the first leg. So even though in the second leg it will be a bit difficult for Arsenal to win convincingly, of course Arsenal must be able to score three goals without reply in order to qualify for the EFL Cup final this season because Arsenal has been eliminated in the FA Cup. However, in this case I also quite agree with what you said that Newcastle only needs a draw to be able to bring themselves to the EFL final, so Newcastle will not have more pressure when hosting Arsenal in the second leg later.

Less than 2 weeks until their match will be held and seeing the results of the recent match makes it uncertain whether Arsenal will be able to complete the away match in the second leg later against Newcastle, after the 0 - 2 defeat from Newcastle made Arsenal have to get 2 draw against Manchester United in the FA Cup and draw also against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Maybe Arsenal will not get the chance to enter the EFL Cup final this season, my prediction is that Eddie Howe will use safe playing strategy and tactics for Newcastle, he will definitely rotate the game more dominantly to strengthen the defense, this will make it difficult for Arsenal to penetrate the back line to be able to break into Newcastle goal.

[Cityhunter34]

Arsenal performance yesterday against Manchester city in the premier league was quite interesting, it was really unbelievable the goal margin was very high. To be honest I couldn't believe that Arsenal would be able to secured the three points against Manchester city in that game, due to their poor performance although Manchester city is also not doing well so I was seeing the match as draw game but I was very surprised when I saw 5-1 full time.

However, with this incredible performance of Arsenal yesterday I think they might likely win Newcastle united in this their second leg, because though Newcastle united performance now is not that good as before again they are just struggling, so with that I think Arsenal stand in a better chance of winning the game.

[bering]

Arsenal performance yesterday against Manchester city in the premier league was quite interesting, it was really unbelievable the goal margin was very high. To be honest I couldn't believe that Arsenal would be able to secured the three points against Manchester city in that game, due to their poor performance although Manchester city is also not doing well so I was seeing the match as draw game but I was very surprised when I saw 5-1 full time.

However, with this incredible performance of Arsenal yesterday I think they might likely win Newcastle united in this their second leg, because though Newcastle united performance now is not that good as before again they are just struggling, so with that I think Arsenal stand in a better chance of winning the game.

The last loses from Arsenal in all competition was happened on Carabao Cup from Newcastle few month ago but since that match Arsenal still unbeated i think this is showing Arsenal in the positive condition and few days ago on Champion league Arsenal can able to finish at top 8 because from the last match of group phase at that time Arsenal can beat Girona and in Premier league yesterday Arsenal has just humiliate Manchester City i think this record is proven Arsenal is in the good shape

For Newcastle they have dissapointing result from Fulham and few weeks ago Newcastle even have to lost from Bournemouth with huge scores which i think they are still unable to playing consistency so from the recent performance certainly Arsenal is much better than Newcastle but this match will be helded at Newcastle home ground which i think it's hard to beat Newcastle at there however win with 3 goals margin actually not impossible for Arsenal as long as they can play like when they beat Mancester City

[Despairo]

Arsenal performance yesterday against Manchester city in the premier league was quite interesting, it was really unbelievable the goal margin was very high. To be honest I couldn't believe that Arsenal would be able to secured the three points against Manchester city in that game, due to their poor performance although Manchester city is also not doing well so I was seeing the match as draw game but I was very surprised when I saw 5-1 full time.

However, with this incredible performance of Arsenal yesterday I think they might likely win Newcastle united in this their second leg, because though Newcastle united performance now is not that good as before again they are just struggling, so with that I think Arsenal stand in a better chance of winning the game.

No one also expect Newcastle United gonna beat Arsenal because both of them are in good form.

I predict Arsenal will win, but it's questionable whether they can beat Newcastle with big margin or not, it's rare to see Newcastle lost with big margin against Arsenal. 3 goals difference is tough, at least Arsenal should get 2 goals difference and make it to penalty.

If Saka was available I'm convinced Arsenal will continue to final.

[nelson4lov]

Hot take:

Arsenal won't make it to the EFL cup final. I'm fully aware that Arsenal is in a terrific form right now but going back to beat Newcastle tomorrow will be an overstretch imo. Newcastle is in form but they lost their last game on Saturday. Even with that in mind, I still think the window for Arsenal to scale through is tight and expect them to fail.

Who are Y'all backing tomorrow? For Thursday, obviously backing Liverpool because "it's just another anfield night".