Arsenal have work to do at St James’ Park on 5 February if they are to turn around a two-goal deficit to progress to the Carabao Cup final.
In the first leg on Tuesday, Newcastle consistently frustrated the home side, making it difficult to break through the walls of black-and-white shirts.
“Apart from Kai Havertz’s header, Arsenal didn’t really have time to pick a spot for any of their chances because they were rushed by Newcastle,” former Premier League striker Dion Dublin told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily podcast.
“They were rushed in energy and the way they were forced to then take their shots had to be as fast as they could – that meant there was no control at all.
“It was good workrate by Newcastle. Arsenal will have to match that in the reverse fixture if they are to recover.”
