Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

The Gunners have home advantage in this first-leg clash with the Magpies at the Emirates Stadium, with both teams in good form.