Newcastle United will hope to punch their ticket to the EFL Cup finals when they host Arsenal in the second leg of the semifinal on Wednesday.

Eddie Howe’s side comes into this showdown with the upper hand, having secured a crucial 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg. Although they stumbled against Fulham in league over the weekend, the Magpies will be eager to make things right and finish the job in front of their home fans.

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As for Arsenal, they have plenty of work to do if they want to keep their finals hopes alive. However, the Gunners will be confident going into the match after romping to a 5-1 win over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Newcastle vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this EFL Cup match in UK:

TV channel: Sky Go UK, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports+, Sky Ultra HD
Live stream: Sky Go EXTRA, NOW TV

This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Go UK, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports+ and Sky Ultra HD. Streaming options are available on Sky Go and NOW TV.

What time does Newcastle vs. Arsenal kick off?

This Carabao Cup semifinal clash takes place at the St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England and kicks off on Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time (GMT).

Newcastle vs. Arsenal lineups, team news

Joelinton is the big injury doubt for Newcastle, the Brazilian having been substituted during the Fulham loss with a knee complaint.

Winger Harvey Barnes is not yet ready to return from a thigh injury, and with Miguel Almiron having returned to MLS in the transfer window, the Magpies are looking a little bit light in terms of options.

However, there is a chance that Callum Wilson could be back after returning to training towards the end of last week.

Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are available again, having missed the first leg through suspension.

Newcastle United predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock — Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Injured: Joelinton (knee, doubt), Wilson (thigh, doubt), Barnes (thigh), Lascelles (knee)
Suspended: None

Arsenal are not likely to make too many changes from their thrashing of Man City, although Ethan Nwaneri could have earned a starting spot ahead of Leandro Trossard.

Bukayo Saka remains sidelined, along with Gabriel Jesus, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are not expected back until later this month.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Martinelli, Havertz, Nwaneri

Injured: Saka (hamstring), Jesus (knee), White (knee), Tomiyasu (knee)
Suspended: None

EFL Cup fixture schedule this week

All times GMT

Wednesday, February 5

• Newcastle vs. Arsenal (8:00 p.m.)

Thursday, February 6

• Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (8:00 p.m.)