Arsenal look to overturn a two-goal deficit as they travel to take on Newcastle at St James’ Park for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. After securing a 5-1 thrashing over Manchester City at the weekend, Mikel Arteta’s side will be hopeful that they can reverse the scoreline and advance one step closer into winning silverware. Despite having not won a major trophy since 1955, Newcastle reached the 2023 final of the competition under Eddie Howe, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United. But could their cushioned lead be enough to replicate this? Since 1893, both teams have met on 194 different occasions with Arsenal gaining 85 victories in comparison to Newcastle’s 70 and sharing 39 draws. We take a dive into some of the most memorable moments between the two sides at St James’ Park.
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Newcastle 1 – 2 Arsenal (1996/97 season)
Wright's strike sees off Keegan's Newcastle
Date: Saturday 30th November 1996Arsenal's first victory in the Premier League came on their fourth visit against the renowned team of Kevin Keegan. Lee Dixon opened the scoring with a swooping header in the 11th minute to put Bertie Mee's men ahead.
However, the hosts drew level after Alan Shearer secured the equaliser before Arsenal were reduced to ten as Tony Adams saw a red for a foul on Shearer.
Ian Wright wins it at St James' Park
Ian Wright produced a goal with just half an hour remaining on the clock, which proved to be the deciding goal that consolidated the three points.
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Newcastle 0 – 2 Arsenal (2001/02 season)
Date: Saturday 2nd March 2002
The Arsene Wenger era of Arsenal produced "The Invincibles", broke existing club records and created historic successes that continue to be admired in the modern game.
The victory over Newcastle during this season could be categorised as brilliance by Dennis Bergkamp as he retrieved the ball from Robert Pires down the left flank, before turning on his defender to provide Arsenal with a goal just over the ten minute mark.
Bergkamp then secured an assist as he whipped in a free-kick that was converted by Sol Campbell to put the side two goals up before half time.
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Newcastle 0 – 4 Arsenal (2010/11 season)
Date: Wednesday, 27th October 2010
Arsenal's record win on Tyneside
During this fixture Arsenal secured their largest victory over Newcastle at St James' Park and progressed into the quarter-finals of the competition after a five year trophy absence. Tim Krul gifted a goal in the opening stages as he was struck by a clearance by his defender Ryan Taylor.
Theo Walcott doubled their lead through a dinking shot over Krul before the curling effort of Nicklas Bendtner made it three.
Walcott slotted a fourth into the net to see Arsenal through.
