Here are the official starting lineups for both Arsenal F.C and Newcastle United F.C. for their Carabao Cup semifinal (first leg game) on 7 January 2025. Despite dominating possession (70%) and having more corners (11 for Arsenal; 1 for Newcastle), AFC slumped to a 2:0 loss here.

Arsenal F.C. vs Newcastle F.C Starting Lineups and subs Carabao Cup 2024/25

Raya
Timber, Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly (Zinchenko 78)
Odegaard, Partey (Jorginho 59), Rice
Trossard (Gabriel Jesus 59), Havertz, Martinelli

Newcastle United FC playing XI vs Arsenal FC Carabao semi final January 2025

Dubravka
Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall
Willock (Longstaff 65), Tonali, Joelinton
Murphy (Kelly 65), Isak (Barnes 65), Gordon (Almiron 76)

Arsenal vs Newcastle United FC 0:2 Match Timeline Carabao Cup 24/25

0:1 Isak goal 37
0:2 Gordon goal 51

Arsenal F.C. v Newcastle United F.C. 0:2 Key Match Stats EFL Cup SF First Leg

Ball possession: Arsenal 70% | Newcastle 30%

Total Shots/attempts: Arsenal 23 | Newcastle 7

Shots on target: Arsenal 3 | Newcastle 4

Passes: Arsenal 571 | Newcastle 258

Corners: Arsenal 11 | Newcastle 1

Nearly 70% of possession for AFC in this Carabao SF, but they had fewer shots on target (3) than Newcastle (4).