There was no escape for Mikel Arteta's side last night - Newcastle's application without the ball made them worthy winners

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Liverpool faces a 1-0 aggregate deficit going into Thursday’s second leg of the English Carabao Cup semifinals against Tottenham Hotspur.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Arsenal in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Arsenal take on Newcastle United in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final showdown at St. James' Park on Wednesday night (8pm).