In-stadium VAR announcements by referees will be trialed in English soccer for the first time when Arsenal hosts Newcastle in the semifinals of the English League Cup.

Arsenal vs Newcastle and Tottenham vs Liverpool in the Carabao Cup will feature a groundbreaking VAR trial, with referees announcing decisions live to fans.

Arsenal host Newcastle United as they look to reach their first EFL League Cup final since 2018. With kick off at 20:00 GMT, this is set to be a hotly contested affair, with both sides unbeaten in their last five league matches.

A detailed look at how the VAR trial involving in-stadium announcements will work in the Carabao Cup semi-finals this week

Newcastle United must make the most of their strong form when they take on Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals, coach Eddie Howe said on Monday as he urged his team not to be complacent.

Arsenal are without attackers for tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle. Nwaneri picked up a muscular injury in Arsenal’s draw with Brighton on Saturday and is now set for a few weeks on the sidelines.

Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, so we simulated the game to predict the final score.