Newcastle United have the Carabao Cup final in their sights as they take a 2-0 lead into the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal.
Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon scored in the semi-final first-leg away win to give Newcastle a clear advantage heading into tonight’s crucial match at St James’ Park (8pm kick-off). The Magpies will now be looking to reach final at Wembley Stadium on March 16.
The other semi-final tie sees Tottenham Hotspur take a 1-0 lead to Anfield as they look to progress against holders Liverpool.
So for a bit of fun, I asked X’s state-of-the-art AI Grok 2 to predict the rest of the competition and how it could unfold.
Semi-final second leg: Newcastle United 1-1 Arsenal (Newcastle advance 3-1 on aggregate)
Goals:
Newcastle: Alexander Isak (35′) – Isak continues his scoring form, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Arsenal to extend Newcastle’s lead in the tie.
Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli (62′) – Martinelli scores a well-taken goal to give Arsenal some hope, but it’s not enough to overturn the deficit.
Semi-final second leg: Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Liverpool advance 2-1 on aggregate)
Goals:
Liverpool: Luis Díaz (45+2′) – Díaz scores just before halftime, capitalizing on a swift move down the left and finishing with his characteristic flair.
Diogo Jota (68′) – Jota adds to the scoreline with a well-taken goal after a counter-attack, showcasing his ability to score in crucial moments.
Carabao Cup final: Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool (AET)
Goals:
Newcastle United: Alexander Isak (22′) – Isak scores a fantastic volley from a well-delivered cross by Jacob Murphy.
Anthony Gordon (75′) – Gordon capitalizes on a defensive error to equalize late in the game.
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah (38′) – Salah scores from the penalty spot after a handball in the box by Dan Burn.
Diogo Jota (61′) – Jota scores with a clever finish after a mazy run from Luis Díaz.
Penalty shoot-out
NUFC penalty: Scored by Bruno Guimaraes
Liverpool penalty: Scored by Mohamed Salah
NUFC penalty: Scored by Alexander Isak
Liverpool penalty: Scored Diogo Jota
NUFC penalty: Scored by Kieran Trippier
Liverpool penalty: Trent Alexander-Arnold saved by Nick Pope
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