Newcastle United have the chance of reaching the Carabao Cup final when they travel to the Emirates for the semi-final first leg against Arsenal. On the back of successive away wins against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur,

Arteta has continued to opt for Thomas Partey at right-back, and thus Gordon’s potential absence will be a huge relief for the Gunners’ faithful, with the winger certainly capable of threatening the Ghanian on Arsenal’s right-hand side.