Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal

Youngsters Ismeal Kabia and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji are omitted from the matchday squad with Raheem Sterling fit enough for the bench and Havertz back, though cup-tied back-up goalkeeper Neto is replaced by 16-year-old Jack Porter.

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has hit out at the Gunners following their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday night. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle a 2-0 win against the Premier League North London club.