
Newcastle will have to be 'on guard' against Arsenal despite 2-0 lead, says Howe (Image Source: IANS)
Newcastle United: Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe believes his side will need to be on guard at Wednesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash against Arsenal at St. James' Park despite holding a 2-0 lead.
The Magpies head into the cup tie against Mikel Arteta's Gunners, unbeaten in their last nine away matches across all competitions, with a healthy advantage after claiming an impressive 2-0 away win last month, their first victory at the Emirates Stadium since 2010.
“My message is we are at the halfway point in the tie. Against any opposition, the game is still very much alive. We have to do our part but I think the quality of Arsenal and the team they have, we have to be on our guard.