Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

Newcastle United won 2-0 at Arsenal in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset that gives the Magpies a sizable advantage before next month's second leg. Arsenal dominated the match in terms of shots and possession but were trailing by the 37th minute when Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead.