Arsenal and Newcastle meet tonight at the Emirates for their first leg of their semi-final Carabao Cup clash.
Mikel Arteta's side host an in-form Magpies side who have claimed victories in each of their last five games.
Eddie Howe's men are eyeing their first domestic Cup since 1995 and will be eager to utilise their recent form and look to gain an early lead against their Premier League rivals before they are due to host at St James' Park next month.
The Gunners who booked their place in the final four by beating Crystal Palace head into tonight's clash on the back of an injury crisis.